Contracts & Proposals Lead – DoD & Government Programs

Knight Federal Solutions, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Federal Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee capture efforts, contract administration, and negotiations for government and commercial programs. The role demands strong business acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to interpret contract requirements. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in contract management, with knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations preferred. The position is based in Missouri and requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of relevant experience or Master's Degree plus 1 year.
• Ability to interpret RFPs and contract terms.
• Experience with various contract types.

Responsibilities

• Administer, negotiate, and terminate contracts.
• Lead proposal preparation efforts.
• Ensure proper contract fulfillment.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation skills

Proposal preparation

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Organization

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Unanet (preferred)

Job description

Knight Federal Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee capture efforts, contract administration, and negotiations for government and commercial programs. The role demands strong business acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to interpret contract requirements. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in contract management, with knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations preferred. The position is based in Missouri and requires U.S. citizenship.