Sr. Contracts Manager

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

Overview

About Us:

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for performing and supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract management for assigned contract activities. Provides interpretation of all contract sections of Request for Proposal, contracts and amendments. May administer and negotiate Nondisclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Associate Contractor Agreements. Functions as the initial and primary point of contact for all contractual communications with the customer, Government agencies on assigned Proposals and Contracts. Reports to the Director of Contracts, Intelligence & Mission Services, assists in ensuring contracts are proposed and executed in compliance with RFP/contract requirements, corporate policies and directives, legal decisions and opinions, and FAR guidelines. Identifies and resolves moderate to complex issues, exercising sound knowledge, ethical judgment within broadly defined practices and policies. Individual contributor who will administer multiple major contracts providing Service Center support to varied and multiple programs. May support HQ phase-in efforts following contracts award(s), both locally and on-site, requiring potential travel. Responsible for protecting the legal and financial interests of the corporation during all discussions and negotiations and interaction with customers, clients, etc. Key Responsibilities:
• Provides day-to-day oversight of the execution, interpretation, and administration of contracts consistent with contract terms and conditions, Federal laws and regulations, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Manages, reviews and processes contract modifications, proposals, and negotiations for assigned portfolio. Key contributor in contract negotiations. Negotiates cost and contract terms with the customer. Ensures that negotiations are successfully documented and concluded
• Lead and develop direct reports (1-2), overseeing their assigned contract portfolios to ensure compliant, timely execution while providing day-to-day direction, mentorship, and professional development to grow team capability.
• Partners with PMs on assigned contracts/proposals to assist with evaluating innovative contracting methods for maximizing revenue/margin and incorporation of technical solutions leading to program organic growth
• Ensures that proposal plans and approaches of the Technical/Management and Cost Volumes of proposals meet the contractual requirements of the RFP, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Coordinates with the Capture Team and/or Director of Contracts to define cost formats, formulations and summaries; assists in developing management review presentations; coordinates final management approval; and validates proposals for submission
• Reviews terms and conditions of all contracts to insure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements, and for financial viability. Advises or assists with contract interpretation disputes with staff and customers
• Champion for sound contractual change management to ensure proactive organic growth, risk mitigation and avoidance
• Advises and assists on matters pertinent to the rights, prerogatives, and obligations as they apply to contractual arrangements (as Prime or Subcontractor)
• Assists with the preparation, negotiation and finalization of Teaming Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements, and prepares responses to FOIA requests, and other data calls as required for the CONUS RSC
• Strongly focuses on building and maintain strong client relationships with both internal and external clients
• Assists in directing coordination with other V2X departments on matters related to contracts; prepares responses as necessary to client correspondence and other requests
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required)
• Experience:
• 8+ years in U. S. Government contracts management experience/environment, including experience with contract cost/pricing and proposal development.
• Thorough working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DoD FAR Supplement (DFARS), contract law, and the Govt. acquisition/RFP process.
• Skills:
• In-depth understanding of Federal Government contracts, acquisitions, regulations, negotiations, procedures, and Government operations.
• Individual must be a self-starter with an extraordinary attention to detail and must possess exceptional organizational and critical thinking abilities.
• Computer skills must be proficient to include the use of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and documentation databases. International contracting experience is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, to include the ability to effectively communicate face-to-face with customers and other professionals regarding complex issues real-time in a professional manner.
• Extraordinary inter-personal skills in a diverse and potentially geographically dispersed team environment are essential and the individual must possess very strong abilities in building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Strong business acumen and team partnering mentality is essential.
• Other Requirements:
• US citizenship
• Some travel involved to project locations.
• Requires secret clearance or ability to obtain.
• Software:
• Proficient in the use of computers and computer software programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Technology:
• Company-issued computer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

What We Bring:

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
• USD $145,000 - 190,000
• Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
• Employee benefits include the following:
• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
• At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.