Federal Contracts Manager III

Calista Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulista Solutions LLC is seeking a Federal Contracts Manager III to lead complex DoD contracts, including IDIQ vehicles and CPFF agreements, covering the full acquisition lifecycle and advising internal stakeholders.

The role demands independent judgment, advanced negotiation skills, and the ability to resolve contract issues while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS.“

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, or a related discipline, plus 8+ years of progressively responsible business, management, or federal government contracting experience, including direct hands‑on DoD contracting experience
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading contract professionals and providing guidance to cross‑functional business teams
• Demonstrated experience administering complex federal contracts, including IDIQ vehicles, CPFF agreements, and associated task orders
• Excellent knowledge of contracting concepts, public contract acquisition law, FAR, DFARS, applicable regulations, and corporate contracting policies and procedures
• Experience with complex solicitations, proposals, bids, contract modifications, negotiations, and contractual dispute resolution
• Knowledge of federal contract financial requirements, including incremental funding, cost‑reimbursement structures, contract ceilings, and fee provisions
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication, presentation, leadership, management, and internal/external negotiation skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and creativity in resolving complex contract issues, prioritize competing demands, and operate effectively with senior management

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, mentor, and develop entry- to mid-level contracts professionals
• oversee work assignments, quality, and contract administration activities
• Administer complex federal contracts, including DoD IDIQ vehicles, CPFF agreements, and associated task orders, from solicitation and proposal through negotiation, award, modification, and closeout
• Draft or review complex solicitations and prepare specialized or non-routine responses to requests for proposals, bids, and contract modifications
• Lead or support complex contract negotiations, interpret terms and conditions, and resolve contractual issues and disputes using independent judgment and sound business analysis
• Serve as a primary contractual point of contact with government Contracting Officers, acquisition officials, and internal stakeholders within delegated authority
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Program Management, Business Development, and other functions to resolve contract issues and align contractual decisions with business objectives
• Provide authoritative guidance to internal business teams and subordinate contracts professionals on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, applicable agency supplements, corporate policies, and contractual obligations
• Identify and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Monitor contract funding, ceilings, cost-reimbursement provisions, deliverables, periods of performance, and other contractual requirements
• Support audits, government inquiries, compliance reviews, and corrective actions
• Communicate complex contract matters to leadership and external stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver contract-related briefings and recommendations to management
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Ability to succeed in upper-level management environment

Skills

Contract management

DoD contracting

Negotiation

Leadership

Compliance

Risk management

Mentoring

Training

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, or a related discipline

Job description

Yulista Solutions LLC Regular Job Summary The Federal Contracts Manager III leads and administers complex federal government contracts, with emphasis on Department of Defense (DoD) programs, including large Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) agreements, and associated task orders. This position manages contractual activities across the full acquisition lifecycle, provides authoritative guidance to internal stakeholders, and supervises entry- to mid-level contracts professionals. The role requires sound independent judgment, advanced negotiation skills, and the ability to resolve complex contractual issues while managing risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting program objectives. This position reports to the Contracts Manager for the Aviation, Systems & Engineering (ASE) Group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, mentor, and develop entry- to mid-level contracts professionals
• oversee work assignments, quality, and contract administration activities
• Administer complex federal contracts, including DoD IDIQ vehicles, CPFF agreements, and associated task orders, from solicitation and proposal through negotiation, award, modification, and closeout
• Draft or review complex solicitations and prepare specialized or non-routine responses to requests for proposals, bids, and contract modifications
• Lead or support complex contract negotiations, interpret terms and conditions, and resolve contractual issues and disputes using independent judgment and sound business analysis
• Serve as a primary contractual point of contact with government Contracting Officers, acquisition officials, and internal stakeholders within delegated authority
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Program Management, Business Development, and other functions to resolve contract issues and align contractual decisions with business objectives
• Provide authoritative guidance to internal business teams and subordinate contracts professionals on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, applicable agency supplements, corporate policies, and contractual obligations
• identify and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Monitor contract funding, ceilings, cost-reimbursement provisions, deliverables, periods of performance, and other contractual requirements
• Support audits, government inquiries, compliance reviews, and corrective actions
• communicate complex contract matters to leadership and external stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver contract-related briefings and recommendations to management
• perform other related duties as assigned
• Ability to succeed in upper-level management environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, or a related discipline, plus 8+ years of progressively responsible business, management, or federal government contracting experience, including direct hands‑on DoD contracting experience
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading contract professionals and providing guidance to cross‑functional business teams
• Demonstrated experience administering complex federal contracts, including IDIQ vehicles, CPFF agreements, and associated task orders
• Excellent knowledge of contracting concepts, public contract acquisition law, FAR, DFARS, applicable regulations, and corporate contracting policies and procedures
• Experience with complex solicitations, proposals, bids, contract modifications, negotiations, and contractual dispute resolution
• Knowledge of federal contract financial requirements, including incremental funding, cost‑reimbursement structures, contract ceilings, and fee provisions
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication, presentation, leadership, management, and internal/external negotiation skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and creativity in resolving complex contract issues, prioritize competing demands, and operate effectively with senior management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NASA contracts, including familiarity with the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS)
• Experience supporting major DoD programs, including U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, or other defense agencies
• Experience with large, multi‑award IDIQ vehicles and complex CPFF task orders
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or equivalent certification
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or comparable government contract management systems
• Experience supporting DCAA/DCMA audits, government compliance reviews, and contract transitions
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance, as required by assigned programs

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non‑work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non‑discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in Yulista! As you get to know Yulista, you’ll discover that we encompass many subsidiaries, each offering unique and specialized capabilities within their respective fields. All our subsidiaries operate cohesively under the overarching Yulista umbrella. This allows us to leverage combined strengths, foster collaboration across diverse expertise areas, and provide comprehensive solutions to our customers. Since 2002, Yulista has leveraged our technical expertise to maintain aircraft and ground vehicles, advance aerospace technology and missile defense, support national security, and sustain base and maritime operations. In a fiercely competitive market, our agile teams embrace complex challenges, delivering mission‑critical solutions. Yulista has been a trusted and preferred partner for mission‑ready clients, renowned for consistently providing innovative expertise that drives success. Our greatest strength lies in the passion and commitment of our men and women who strive to make the impossible possible.