Contracts Manager (GovCon)

HRB; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing partners with a government contractor to hire a Contracts Manager who will oversee cradle-to-grave administration of federal contracts in a hybrid DMV-area setting.

The role requires strong knowledge of government contracting regulations and cross-functional collaboration with leadership, program, finance and legal teams to ensure compliance and successful contract execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of contracts administration or contracts management experience in a GovCon environment.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and DCAA compliance requirements.
• Ability to work across finance, program, and legal teams to ensure contract alignment and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and NDAs.
• Review solicitations, contract awards, modifications, and other contractual documents.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation, risk identification, and compliance requirements.
• Support proposal review, negotiations, and contract execution activities.
• Partner with finance and program teams to ensure alignment between contract terms and operational execution.
• Maintain organized contract files and support internal reporting requirements.
• Assist with audit requests, compliance reviews, and internal process improvements.
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure timely communication of key terms, deadlines, and risks.

Skills

GovCon contract management

FAR and DCAA compliance

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Contracts/Legal Studies

Job description

Contracts Manager

Location: Hybrid - DMV area
Industry: Government Contracting
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a government contractor seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the administration of federal contracts and related agreements. This role will support cradle-to-grave contract management and serve as a key business partner to leadership, program teams, finance, and legal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of government contracting regulations, contract administration best practices, and cross-functional collaboration in a compliance-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and NDAs
• Review solicitations, contract awards, modifications, and other contractual documents
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation, risk identification, and compliance requirements
• Support proposal review, negotiations, and contract execution activities
• Partner with finance and program teams to ensure alignment between contract terms and operational execution
• Maintain organized contract files and support internal reporting requirements
• Assist with audit requests, compliance reviews, and internal process improvements
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure timely communication of key terms, deadlines, and risks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts, Legal Studies, or related field
• 5+ years of contracts administration or contracts management experience in a GovCon environment
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and DCAA compliance requirements
• Experience supporting a range of federal contract types preferred
• Exposure to Deltek Costpoint or Unanet strongly preferredExcellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively across teams