Senior Federal Contracts Manager

hatch I.T.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

All health insurance (medical/dental/视

Education reimbursement

Complimentary life insurance

Generous PTO and holiday leave

Onsite office gym access

Commuter Benefits Plan

Job summary

Expression is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to lead the contracts function across the full lifecycle for federal opportunities, from pursuit through award, administration, and closeout, with close coordination with Business Development, Finance, Program Management, Security, and Legal Counsel.

The ideal candidate will bring deep federal contracting expertise, proven negotiation skills, and sound business judgment to balance competing priorities in a small, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Contract Management, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in federal contracts and subcontracts management.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontracts.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and applicable subcontract flow‑down requirements.
• Ability to translate contractual requirements into clear business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters with government customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage federal prime contracts and subcontracts throughout their lifecycle, including award review, modifications, option exercises, funding changes, extensions, and closeout.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, and other business agreements, coordinating with legal counsel when appropriate.
• Evaluate contractual terms and conditions, identify financial and operational risks, and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
• Lead negotiations within approved parameters and coordinate internal reviews, approvals, and execution by authorized signatories.
• Track contractual requirements, funding, periods of performance, deliverables, notice requirements, and key deadlines; communicate required actions to responsible stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Contract Management, or a related field

Job description

Expression is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to lead the contracts function across the full lifecycle for federal opportunities, from pursuit through award, administration, and closeout, with close coordination with Business Development, Finance, Program Management, Security, and Legal Counsel.

The ideal candidate will bring deep federal contracting expertise, proven negotiation skills, and sound business judgment to balance competing priorities in a small, fast-paced