Senior Contracts Leader — OT Programs (TS/SCI)

NSTXL (National Security Technology Accelerator); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Flexible & remote work structure

Wellness reimbursement

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Innovas is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee an OT-based project portfolio focused on prototype tech for defense applications. You will lead a team, ensure compliance, and coordinate with senior leadership, program managers, and finance to mitigate risk and meet obligations.

The role requires extensive government contracting knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to contract lifecycle management in a hybrid DC area environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law or related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 7+ years of Government contracting experience.
• 3+ years supervisory or team management experience.
• Direct experience managing a government-centric contracting portfolio and DoW acquisition policy related to R&D efforts and/or alternative contracting methods.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as agreement subject matter expert on OT-based projects and acts as the primary liaison across the portfolio.
• Holds signature authority and reviews/executes actions up to delegated threshold.
• Reviews and approves agreements for compliance with policies and regulations.
• Monitors risk and ensures timely contract action and performance.
• Prepares high-quality documentation and presentations supporting contract actions.
• Ensures contract records and documentation meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Leadership

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Microsoft Office

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Active TS/SCI clearance

Tools

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Innovas is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee an OT-based project portfolio focused on prototype tech for defense applications. You will lead a team, ensure compliance, and coordinate with senior leadership, program managers, and finance to mitigate risk and meet obligations.

The role requires extensive government contracting knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to contract lifecycle management in a hybrid DC area environment.