Federal Contracts Lead: P&L, Compliance & Proposals

Energy Jobline ZR; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and ESOP

Insurance (health, dental, vision)

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Computational Physics, Inc. (CPI) seeks a Contracts Manager to own the contracts function for a growing federal portfolio. You will advise leadership on FAR/DFARS, track burn rates, and drive cost proposals while performing hands-on contract administration.

As the sole owner of CPI's contracts, you will manage deliverables, audit-ready files, and reporting to senior leadership. This is a high-visibility role requiring U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business/finance/contract management.
• 5+ years of government contracts administration, program control, or program management in federal environment.
• Significant knowledge of FAR/DFARS and federal contract types.
• Experience developing cost/price proposals for federal solicitations.
• Familiarity with DCAA-compliant accounting and indirect rates.
• Experience with task-order finance tracking and contract-level P&L.
• Strong proficiency with government-contract ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent organization and communication; able to manage multiple deadlines.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer contract actions: modifications, option exercises, funding terms.
• Manage deliverables (CDRLs) and maintain compliance artefacts.
• Ensure audit readiness, records, and compliance with FAR/DFARS.
• Track task-order finances, funding, burn rates, and period of performance.
• Own contract P&L and revenue/cost/margin reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly COR reporting and assist invoicing with Finance.
• Develop cost proposals and coordinate end-to-end bid submissions.
• Support subcontract management and internal program reviews.

Skills

Government contracts

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Cost proposals

ERP/accounting systems

Strong written/verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/contract management

Tools

Unanet

Deltek Costpoint

QuickBooks

Job description

Computational Physics, Inc. (CPI) seeks a Contracts Manager to own the contracts function for a growing federal portfolio. You will advise leadership on FAR/DFARS, track burn rates, and drive cost proposals while performing hands-on contract administration.

As the sole owner of CPI's contracts, you will manage deliverables, audit-ready files, and reporting to senior leadership. This is a high-visibility role requiring U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a government security clearance.