Senior Contracts Manager

ISHE; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ISHE in McLean, VA is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to oversee the full lifecycle of contract administration and subcontract management for professional services engagements. The role requires collaborating with Legal, Finance, and Operations to deliver compliant, timely results.

Ideal candidates will have GovCon experience, strong FAR knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high service levels for internal and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Law, or related field.
• 5–7 years GovCon experience in contract and subcontract administration.
• Strong understanding of FAR, civilian agency supplements, GSA schedules and GWAC/IDIQ contracts (SEWP, OASIS+).
• Experience with Civilian Agency customers is preferred.
• Knowledge of Joint Ventures formation and management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts including NDAs, subcontracts, task orders, and teaming agreements.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, state/local regulations, internal policies, and ISO/CMMI standards.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation per company processes.
• Monitor performance, deadlines, and deliverables; initiate renewals or amendments as needed.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership and Business Unit Leads to mitigate risk and resolve disputes.
• Lead end-to-end subcontract lifecycle including solicitation, negotiation, execution, performance monitoring, and closeout.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for timely delivery and adherence to obligations.
• Establish communication protocols and SharePoint portals for workflow sharing.
• Conduct periodic subcontractor performance reviews, QA assessments, and compliance audits.
• Manage subcontractor onboarding (ACH, W9) and signature processing.
• Ensure subcontractor adherence to sourcing, staffing, and deliverables; final approval required.
• Support CPSR audits and compliance with FAR and civilian acquisition supplements.
• Facilitate communication between subcontractors and clients (internal & external).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Law, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract management systems

SharePoint

DocuSign

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and tactical Senior Contracts Administrator who excels in a collaborative, fast-paced environment to oversee the full lifecycle of contract administration and subcontract management for professional services engagements. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring a strong and tactical background in small to mid-sized company environments, with the ability to effectively support internal cross-functional teams, including Legal, Finance, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of contracts including NDAs, subcontracts, task orders, and teaming agreements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies and ISO/CMMI standards.
• Maintain accurate records of all contracts and related documentation in accordance with company processes.
• Monitor contract performance, deadlines, and deliverables; initiate renewals or amendments as needed.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership and the Business Unit Leads to mitigate risk and resolve disputes.
  

Subcontract Management

• Lead the end-to-end subcontract lifecycle including solicitation, negotiation, execution, performance monitoring, and closeout.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of services and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Establish and maintain communication protocols, including SharePoint-based portals for workflow and information sharing.
• Conduct periodic reviews of subcontractor performance, including QA assessments and compliance audits.
• Manage subcontractor onboarding, including administrative forms (ACH, W9) and signature processing.
• Ensure subcontractor adherence to standards for sourcing, staffing, and deliverables; all subcontractor resources are subject to final approval.
• Support CPSR audits and ensure compliance with FAR, applicable civilian agency acquisition supplements, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Facilitate communication between subcontractors and clients (internal & external).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Law, or related field.
• 5 - 7 years of GovCon experience in contract and subcontract administration, supporting IT professional services type contracts.
• Strong understanding of FAR, applicable civilian agency acquisition supplements, GSA schedules, and GWAC/IDIQ contracts (i.e. SEWP, OASIS+, etc.).
• Experience supporting Civilian Agency customers is preferred, such as U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Solid understanding and experience working directly with the formation and management of Joint Ventures.
• Commitment to providing timely, accurate, and professional responses to internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage requests efficiently while maintaining a high level of service and stakeholder satisfaction
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple contracts, competing priorities, and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-volume setting where priorities can shift quickly; demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and sound judgment under pressure.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with alternate procurement options (i.e. SBIR Phase III, OTAs, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting often with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in ISO 9001, 20000, 27001, and CMMI Level 3 environments.
• Familiarity with AI (i.e. Co-Pilot, Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) and other industry tools (i.e. DocuSign, Salesforce, SharePoint, CostPoint, etc.).
• PMP or NCMA certification is a plus.