Government Contracts Manager

Insight Global (United States); San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in the United States is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead government contracts from opportunity review through closeout. You will translate customer requirements into operating commitments, protect contract profitability, and support reliable delivery and timely payment.

This role requires cross-functional collaboration with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure contractual obligations are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible government contract administration experience.
• Federal contract experience and knowledge of FAR/DFARS strongly preferred.
• CFCM/CPCM or similar certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own contract ownership from opportunity through closeout, ensuring profitability and timely delivery.
• Translate awards into documented handoffs for production planning and operations.
• Review backlog and capacity, coordinate with leaders to assign owners and due dates.
• Support compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency requirements; coordinate audits.
• Prepare for performance reviews with contracting officers and partners.

Skills

Contract management

FAR/DFARS

Negotiation

Communication

Data analysis

MS Office

ERP systems

Recordkeeping

Attention to detail

Contract pricing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Contract management tools

Federal procurement platforms

Job description

The Contracts Manager manages federal government contracts from opportunity review through closeout, translating customer requirements into clear operating commitments. Protect contract profitability, support reliable delivery and timely payment, and build lasting government customer relationships.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contract Ownership and Business Planning

• Own the contract calendar, obligations register and complete contract files, including awards, modifications, approved prices, funding limits, options, reporting deadlines and closeout requirements.
• Lead cross-functional solicitation and renewal reviews. Recommend bid or no-bid decisions using customer needs, capacity, costs, margin, compliance obligations and delivery risk; coordinate proposals and required approvals.
• Review proposed terms and changes, document business impacts, and negotiate within delegated authority. Confirm authorized changes before communicating revised commitments or initiating changed work.

Execution and Customer Commitments

• Translate awards and orders into documented handoffs for Production Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Shipping and Customer Service, covering quantities, specifications, approved pricing, delivery dates, destinations and ramp-up needs.
• Review backlog, capacity constraints, material availability and delivery risks with operating teams.
• Coordinate with accountable department leaders to establish action owners and due dates, track recovery plans, and communicate approved updates to customers promptly.
• Coordinate required inspections, shipment documentation and invoice readiness. Resolve order, specification, pricing, shipment and invoice discrepancies with the accountable teams; elevate material exposure early.

Pricing Profitability and Cash Flow

• Partner with Finance and operations to evaluate contract margins, cost changes, and pricing assumptions. Identify margin erosion, quantify causes, and recommend corrective actions or permissible price adjustments.
• Coordinate AbilityOne pricing submissions and adjustments with NIB and government agencies. Maintain approved pricing in contract records and coordinate accurate business system updates.
• Support timely, accurate billing and payment resolution by supplying required contractual evidence and addressing customer discrepancies. Track unresolved issues with Finance through closure.
• Identify and administer FAR, DFARS, agency, AbilityOne and NIB requirements applicable to each contract. Maintain a practical compliance checklist, required submissions and evidence of completion.
• Track contractual notices, certifications, funding restrictions and other material obligations. Coordinate audits and corrective actions with the responsible teams; monitor relevant changes and explain operational impacts.
• Maintain a risk and issue log with impact, owner, action and due date. Escalate threatened delivery failures, funding shortfalls, noncompliance, material margin loss and disputes with recommended options.

Relationships Reporting and Improvement

• Serve as a primary contact for contracting officers, DLA, NIB and other contracting partners. Prepare for performance reviews, document agreements, and follow through on commitments.
• Submit required NIB, GSA and other contract reports accurately and on time. Provide leadership a monthly view of backlog, delivery performance, margins with Finance, renewals, risks and corrective actions.
• Identify renewal and growth opportunities aligned with mission, capacity and financial objectives. Improve templates, handoffs and recordkeeping, and help colleagues understand contract requirements.

Decision Authority and Shared Accountability

• Manage routine administration, customer coordination and negotiations within delegated authority.
• Obtain required approvals before pricing changes, contract execution, settlements or commitments outside that authority.
• Seek qualified legal or compliance review when needed. Finance retains accounting determinations, financial reporting and financial approval authority; operating teams retain production, quality, procurement and shipping execution.
• Coordinate contractual requirements and track issues to resolution.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant education, training and professional experience may be considered.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in government contract administration, contract management, procurement or a related discipline preferred.
• Federal contract experience and working knowledge of FAR, DFARS and federal procurement procedures strongly preferred. Experience with DLA, Department of Defense agencies, NIB or AbilityOne highly desirable.
• Manufacturing, government supply chain, federal product distribution and pricing analysis experience preferred. CFCM, CPCM or comparable certification desirable.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex contracts, identify material risks, and evaluate contractual obligations.
• Ability to analyze costs, pricing, and profit margins to support sound business decisions.
• Strong negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to resolve contractual and operational issues using factual analysis and practical solutions.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook), ERP systems, contract management tools, and federal procurement platforms.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, analyze data, and prepare meaningful reports.
• Demonstrated commitment to Vibrant Works’ mission, organizational values, and ethical standards.