Senior Government Contracts Strategist

V2X; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X, a defense contractor in Reston, VA, seeks a senior Contracts Manager to oversee U.S. Government contracts, negotiations, and compliance with FAR/DFARS. You will manage modified contracts, support proposals, and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements include 8+ years in government contracts, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a secret clearance, and proficiency with MS Office. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in U.S. Government contracts management with pricing knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, contract law, and RFP processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and teams.
• Ability to travel to project locations and obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract activities including preparation, negotiation, and management.
• Interpret and apply contract terms; handle NDAs, teaming and associate agreements.
• Be primary contact for contractual communications with customers and agencies.
• Ensure compliance with RFPs, FAR, CAS, and corporate policies.
• Lead and mentor 1–2 direct reports across contract portfolios.
• Collaborate with PMs to optimize contracting methods for growth.
• Coordinate cost formats, proposals, and management reviews for submissions.
• Review terms for compliance and financial viability; resolve disputes.
• Drive change management to protect legal and financial interests.

Skills

DoD contracts management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract negotiations

Team leadership

MS Office Suite

Communication skills

US citizenship

Travel readiness

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Documentation databases

Job description

V2X, a defense contractor in Reston, VA, seeks a senior Contracts Manager to oversee U.S. Government contracts, negotiations, and compliance with FAR/DFARS. You will manage modified contracts, support proposals, and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements include 8+ years in government contracts, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a secret clearance, and proficiency with MS Office. Some travel may be required.