Contracts Manager — Government Compliance & Negotiation

CGS Federal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal is seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to oversee and maintain all current agreements while negotiating and finalizing new contracts. This role requires expertise in contract management to ensure compliance and optimize terms for both existing and upcoming contracts.

The team emphasizes collaboration across departments and a commitment to professional growth as part of CGS Federal's mission to deliver innovative government solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years managing various contract and solicitation types.
• Knowledge of Federal Contracting guidelines.
• 3+ years supporting Federal clients.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a federal government security clearance.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall contract compliance with requirements, policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Lead and coordinate proposal and award activities through the contract lifecycle.
• Independently review complex contract actions and develop tactical plans to address risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Client Success, and HR on contract administration and proposal challenges.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for contracts and ensure compliance with obligations.
• Provide cradle-to-grave contract administration for government contracts, including RFP analysis, proposal development, draft terms, internal reviews, and negotiations.
• Engage with contracts staff, program management, and customers through written and oral communication.
• Enter contract data into systems, monitor updates, and ensure data quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract management

Proposal management

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Contract SME

Cradle-to-grave admin

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Teams

Job description

CGS Federal is seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to oversee and maintain all current agreements while negotiating and finalizing new contracts. This role requires expertise in contract management to ensure compliance and optimize terms for both existing and upcoming contracts.

The team emphasizes collaboration across departments and a commitment to professional growth as part of CGS Federal's mission to deliver innovative government solutions.