Senior Federal Contracts & Risk Strategist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead full lifecycle contracting for the OT team, handling terms and conditions, risk assessment, and negotiation with government programs.

You will review solicitations, craft proposal strategies, advise leadership, develop specialized contract vehicles, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS while collaborating with account executives and program leadership.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with federal contracts supporting U.S. government programs.
• Experience in negotiations or proposal preparation.
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, and OT authority frameworks.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and non-FAR acquisition environments.
• Ability to support complex contract activity that requires the development of specialized contract vehicles and techniques to accomplish business goals and objectives.
• Ability to draft non-routine contractual instruments and use independent judgment and creativity to resolve contractual issues.
• Ability to review and interpret solicitation requirements, contractual terms and conditions, statement of work, and compliance obligations.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound business judgement and risk assessment.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle management of government contracts and proposals.
• Advise leadership on risk mitigation strategies and contractual matters.
• Review solicitations and draft contract terms and conditions.
• Develop specialized contract vehicles to meet business goals.
• Collaborate with account executives and program leadership to ensure compliance and success.

Skills

Federal contracts

Negotiation

Proposal preparation

FAR/DFARS

Contract vehicles

Risk assessment

SOW review

Independent judgment

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead full lifecycle contracting for the OT team, handling terms and conditions, risk assessment, and negotiation with government programs.

You will review solicitations, craft proposal strategies, advise leadership, develop specialized contract vehicles, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS while collaborating with account executives and program leadership.