Prime Contracts Manager – Federal & DOE/NNSA

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI); Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is seeking an experienced Prime Contracts Manager to provide strategic leadership and full lifecycle management of complex federal and commercial prime contracts, focusing on DOE/NNSA and other government customers.

The ideal candidate will interpret, apply FAR/DEAR, negotiate terms, and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliant, timely contract execution. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with federal and/or commercial prime contracts; DOE/NNSA experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DEAR, federal procurement regulations, and commercial contracting practices.
• Demonstrated success in negotiation, administration, compliance, and contract closeout for federal/commercial contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with contract management systems; Unanet preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of federal and commercial prime contracts, including proposals, negotiations, award, administration, modifications, and closeout.
• Serve as primary contractual point of contact for DOE/NNSA, federal agencies, commercial customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Interpret and apply FAR, DEAR, DOE/NNSA requirements, and applicable contracting principles.
• Lead negotiations on scope, pricing, schedule, funding, performance requirements, and terms and conditions.
• Oversee contract changes, deliverables, funding actions, releases, and related documentation.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, regulatory, and business risks.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, customer requirements, and company policies.
• Support proposal development, including contract reviews, cost/pricing input, and negotiation strategies.
• Collaborate with program, project, and executive leadership, legal, finance, supply chain, and HR to support execution.
• Provide contractual guidance for audits, customer reviews, disputes, and oversight activities.
• Maintain accurate contract records and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Mentor contract staff and improve contracting processes and tools.

Skills

DOE/NNSA prime contracts

FAR/DEAR knowledge

Negotiation & contract mgmt

Stakeholder collaboration

Contract risk mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, contract management, legal studies, engineering, or related field

Tools

Unanet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is seeking an experienced Prime Contracts Manager to provide strategic leadership and full lifecycle management of complex federal and commercial prime contracts, focusing on DOE/NNSA and other government customers.

The ideal candidate will interpret, apply FAR/DEAR, negotiate terms, and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliant, timely contract execution. Occasional travel is required.