Contracts Manager (Clearance Required)

Nexxis Solutions; Corridor North (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401k plan

Job summary

Nexxis Solutions seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to support prime contracts and subcontracts in a fast-paced government-contracting environment. You will balance compliance, negotiation, and stakeholder management to keep programs running smoothly.

Senior level candidates will lead strategy, negotiate high-value terms, and advise leadership on risk, pricing, and compliance, while maintaining relationships with government entities and auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, contract management, or related field.
• 5+ years government contract management experience for mid-level; 10+ years for senior level.
• Experience supervising or mentoring contracting staff.
• Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS and subcontract administration.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating contractual terms.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the full lifecycle of prime contracts and subcontracts from award through closeout.
• Review, negotiate, and manage contract terms, modifications, and flow-downs.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and internal policies.
• Coordinate with PM, Finance, Security, and Supply Chain to meet requirements.
• Support cost proposals including RFP review, redlines, flow-downs, risk analysis, and compliance.
• Monitor funding and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with program and finance on funding strategy, deliverables, and reporting.
• Maintain contract files and Unanet GovCon system.
• Assist with internal/external audits.
• Serve as key point of contact for government COs, primes, subs, and stakeholders.
• Senior level: lead contract strategy, negotiate high-value programs, advise on risk and pricing, manage relationships with government and contractors, drive audit readiness.

Skills

Contract management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation

Program management liaison

Executive briefing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/contract management

Tools

Unanet GovCon

Job description

At Nexxis, we hire talented, TS/SCI-cleared professionals who are ready to take the next step in their career. Unlike many small businesses that hire to fill individual job requisitions or specific contract needs, we aim to hire top talent into the company and provide our staff with a multitude of contract opportunities spanning technologies and domains. The truth is, there is always high demand for our top engineering talent among the National Security customers we serve. Help us shape the future!

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced (mid to senior level) Contracts Manager to support both prime contracts and subcontracts in a fast-paced government-contracting environment. This role is ideal for someone who excels at balancing compliance, negotiation, and relationship-building, while keeping programs running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Administer the full lifecycle of prime contracts and subcontracts, from award through closeout.
• Review, negotiate, and manage contract and subcontract terms, modifications, and flow-downs.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and internal policies.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Finance, Security, and Supply Chain to ensure contractual requirements are understood and met.
• Cost proposal support including RFP review, document preparation/redlines, flow-downs, risk analysis, teammate communication, and compliance
• Monitor funding and contractual obligations.
• Work closely with program and finance teams on funding strategy, deliverables, performance, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate contract files and Unanet GovCon system.
• Assist with internal/external audits.
• Serve as a key point of contact for government COs, primes, subs, and internal stakeholders.

Senior level can also expect to do the following:

• Lead contract strategy, negotiation, and execution for high-value federal programs.
• Advise executives and program leadership on contractual risk, pricing, and compliance.
• Manage relationships with government COs, prime contractors, subcontractors, legal counsel, and auditors.
• Drive audit readiness and support CPSR, DCAA, DCMA, and internal reviews.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, contract management, or related field.
• Government Contract Management experience:

• For mid-level: 5+ years
• For senior level: 10+ years

• Experience supervising / managing / mentoring contracting staff.
• Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS and subcontract administration.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating contractual terms.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strongly Preferred: Experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal civilian agencies; familiarity with CPSR environments; understanding of CUI/NISPOM requirements.

Senior level should also possess:

• Demonstrated success negotiating complex contract terms and handling high-visibility programs.
• Experience managing subcontract portfolios and leading contract professionals.
• Exceptional communication and executive-level briefing skills.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Meaningful mission impact
• Collaborative team environment
• Professional growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Clearance: TS/SCI with appropriate level poly required (current/active strongly preferred)

Nexxis Solutions offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k and more).

• Salary ranges: mid-level $130k to $170k; senior level $160k to $200k
• Telework/hybrid work schedule: this opportunity will offer some level of telework but candidates must be willing/able to report to office space when required
• More details can be found here: Nexxis Benefits Overview (

*Salaries outside ranges may be considered based on qualifications (including but not limited to years of experience, education, certifications skills).

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