Federal Contracts & Pricing Manager, Industry Specialty Services

BDO USA, LLP; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP in McLean, VA seeks a Federal Contracts & Pricing Manager to support the full lifecycle of federal contracting, including prime contract administration, strategic proposal development, and subcontract management, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and agency supplements.

You will collaborate with clients, internal subject matter experts, subcontractors and government customers to deliver compliant contract and pricing solutions, supervise staff, and help drive firm development

Qualifications

• Six or more years of federal contracting experience.
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, CAS and other federal contracting regulations.
• Experience with GSA Schedules, OTAs, and other non-FAR awards.
• CFCM or CPCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages full lifecycle contract administration for federal clients including proposal development, negotiations, execution, performance, modifications, and contract closeout.
• Reviews solicitations and proposals for compliance risks and supports budget models, cost narratives, and representations.
• Interprets FAR/DFARS and agency supplements to negotiate awards and ensure compliance on federally funded projects.
• Manages subcontractor compliance including onboarding, flowdowns, price reasonableness, and performance monitoring.
• Leads development and tracking of small business subcontracting plans and reporting.
• Develops compliant contract files, performance trackers, and documentation for deliverables and disclosures.
• Reviews client policies and tools to meet federal portfolio requirements.
• Supports firm development activities and cross-servicing opportunities; prepares thought leadership for webinars and conferences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Regulatory knowledge (FAR/DFARS/CAS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/law

Tools

MS Office Suite

Icertis

Job description

Job Summary:

The Federal Contracts & Pricing Manager is responsible for supporting clients in the full lifecycle of federal contracting. This includes prime contract administration, strategic proposal development, subcontract management, and ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency supplements. This role requires close communication with our clients, internal subject matter experts, subcontractors and external contracting parties, and government customers to deliver compliant contract and pricing solutions.

Job Duties:

• Manages full lifecycle contract administration for federal clients including proposal development, negotiations, execution, performance, modifications, and contract closeout
• Reviews solicitations and proposals for compliance risks; supports development of budget models, cost narratives, business volumes, and representations and certifications
• Interprets and applies the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), agency-specific regulations, unique terms and conditions, and performance requirements to effectively negotiate execution of awards and ensure compliance across federally funded projects
• Manages subcontractor compliance including onboarding, agreement execution, flowdowns, price reasonableness exercises, and performance monitoring
• Leads development and tracking of small business subcontracting plans and reporting
• Develops and completes compliant contract files, performance trackers, report templates, and other documentation to maintain and track deliverables, modification triggers, required reporting / disclosures, and overall compliance with awards
• Reviews and develops client policies and procedures, tools, templates, and other internal controls related to contract administration, procurement, accounting, human resources, and other functional areas to ensure they meet the requirements of the client's federal portfolio
• Aids in firm development activities and other marketing initiatives including but not limited to attending trade shows, networking, developing internal and external practice development opportunities and identifying cross servicing opportunities
• Prepares thought leadership such as articles or presentations for webinars and conferences
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provides engagement and workload supervision
• Schedules, develops, and trains staff
• Reviews and evaluates work prepared by staff and Seniors
• Trains associates and interns on how to use current software tools and consulting methodology
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to staff

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education

• Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in business, finance, or law, preferred

Experience

• Six (6) or more years of federal contracting experience, required
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, CAS and/or other federal contracting regulations, required
• Experience working with unique award types such as General Service Administration (GSA) Schedules, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), and other non-FAR based awards, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

• CFCM or CPCM, preferred

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
• Icertis implementation or user knowledge, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Business Systems and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations
• Proactive and able to work with limited supervision

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $110,000 - $155,000
Maryland Range: $110,000 - $155,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $110,000 - $155,000