Senior Contracts Analyst

Canvas Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Contract Manager to oversee federal contract management from award through closeout, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and agency policies.

You will prepare CRPs, review PWS/SOW/IGCE, advise leadership, and coordinate with contracting officers, counsel, and program teams to mitigate risks while maintaining records and reporting. The role requires deep regulatory knowledge, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 15 years of federal contract management experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal acquisition processes.
• Experience preparing PWS, SOW, IGCE, and CRPs.
• Experience interpreting and administering contractual agreements to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Strong contract drafting principles.
• Experience supporting or participating in contract negotiations.
• Ability to collaborate with contracting officers, attorneys, engineers, financial personnel, and program managers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of contract management from contract award through administration, performance monitoring, and contract closeout.
• Prepare, review, and expedite Contract Requirement Packages (CRPs) to ensure timely submission and compliance with suspense dates.
• Review acquisition packages to ensure technical requirements are complete and within PWS/SOW/IGCE and contract vehicle scope.
• Advise management, senior engineers, program managers, and staff on acquisition documentation including PWS, SOW, IGCE, evaluation criteria, and acquisition plans.
• Ensure contract documentation complies with FAR, DFARS, agency policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with contracting officers, legal counsel, program offices, finance, and technical staff throughout acquisition.
• Analyze contract requirements and identify acquisition risks with mitigation strategies.
• Monitor contract actions, modifications, funding, and deliverables for compliance.
• Recommend improvements to contract administration processes and acquisition workflows through automation tools.
• Support contract negotiations, proposal evaluations, and source selections as required.
• Maintain accurate contract records and provide reports, metrics, and updates to leadership.
• Interpret contract language and provide guidance on rights, obligations, and compliance.
• Perform other contract management and acquisition support duties as assigned.

Skills

FAR knowledge

DFARS knowledge

Contract management

Acquisition documentation

Contract negotiations

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SPS/PD2

PIEE

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of contract management from contract award through administration, performance monitoring, and contract closeout.
• Prepare, review, and expedite Contract Requirement Packages (CRPs) to ensure timely submission and compliance with customer suspense dates.
• Review acquisition packages to ensure technical requirements are complete, accurate, and within the scope of applicable Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), and contract vehicles.
• Advise management, senior engineers, program managers, and technical staff on the development of acquisition documentation, including: Performance Work Statements (PWS) Statements of Work (SOW) Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) Evaluation criteria Acquisition plans and supporting documentation
• Ensure contract documentation complies with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), agency policies, and organizational procedures.
• Coordinate with contracting officers, legal counsel, program offices, finance personnel, and technical stakeholders throughout the acquisition process.
• Analyze contract requirements and identify acquisition risks, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Monitor contract actions, modifications, funding, and deliverables to ensure contractual compliance.
• Provide recommendations for improving contract administration processes and acquisition workflows through the use of current and emerging automation tools.
• Support contract negotiations, proposal evaluations, and source selection activities as required.
• Maintain accurate contract records and provide reports, metrics, and status updates to leadership.
• Interpret contract language and provide guidance on contractual rights, obligations, and compliance issues.
• Perform other contract management and acquisition support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Engineering, Education, Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience supporting federal contract management, acquisition, or procurement activities.
• Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and federal acquisition processes.
• Experience preparing and reviewing acquisition documentation, including PWSs, SOWs, IGCEs, and Contract Requirement Packages (CRPs).
• Demonstrated experience reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, and administering contractual agreements to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Strong understanding of contract law, legal terminology, and contract drafting principles.
• Experience identifying contractual risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Experience supporting or participating in contract negotiations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with contracting officers, attorneys, engineers, financial personnel, and program managers.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and government acquisition or contract management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• DAWIA or FAC-C Contracting certification (current or previous).
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with contract writing and procurement systems such as SPS/PD2, Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), or similar acquisition tools.
• Experience supporting source selections and proposal evaluations.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.