Defense Contracts Strategist & Negotiator

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a contracts manager to support Air Force and other DoD programs, applying advanced negotiation, risk analysis, and contract management across the acquisition lifecycle. You’ll work as a trusted advisor within a global defense team and mentor junior staff.

In this role you’ll partner with account leadership, develop strategies for future opportunities, and help manage competitive proposals while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and government requirements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with federal contracts supporting U.S. government programs
• Experience in negotiations or proposal preparation
• Experience managing government contract instruments such as Firm-Fixed Price, Time and Materials, and Cost-Plus contract types
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and non-FAR acquisition environments, including FAR and DFARS frameworks
• Ability to advise on acquisition approaches and support complex contract activity
• Ability to draft non-routine contractual instruments and use independent judgment
• Ability to review and interpret solicitation requirements, terms and conditions, SOW, and compliance obligations
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound business judgement and risk assessment
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of contract administration functions in support of Air Force and other DoD clients, including proposal development, cost strategies, modifications, review and negotiation of terms and conditions, and contract compliance.
• Review and analyze solicitations for potential risks and suggested proposal strategies, including compliance with requirements and the recommended pricing approach.
• Provide advice and counsel on risk issues, proposal strategies, and customer relationship management.
• Negotiate and administer contracts independently with U.S. government customers and subcontracts with large and small business contractors across the breadth of contract types.
• Negotiate teaming and non-disclosure agreements, and organizational conflict of interest plans.

Skills

Federal contracts

Negotiation

Proposal prep

Contract vehicles

FAR/DFARS

Risk assessment

Independent judgment

Secret clearance

NDAs & COI

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a contracts manager to support Air Force and other DoD programs, applying advanced negotiation, risk analysis, and contract management across the acquisition lifecycle. You’ll work as a trusted advisor within a global defense team and mentor junior staff.

In this role you’ll partner with account leadership, develop strategies for future opportunities, and help manage competitive proposals while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and government requirements.