Strategic Government Contracts Manager

CGS Federal; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal in Baltimore, MD seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee and maintain all current agreements while negotiating and finalizing new contracts, ensuring compliance and optimized terms for government work.

The role leads cradle-to-grave contract administration and coordinates with Business Development, Client Success, and HR teams to tackle complex challenges, serving as the SME on contract issues within CGS’s government-focused portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing various contract types and solicitation types.
• Knowledge of Federal Contracting guidelines.
• Proven ability to use MS Outlook, Excel, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall contract compliance for assigned tasks, adhering to contract requirements, company policies, procedures, and applicable laws
• Lead and coordinate proposal and award activities for assigned contracts, offering guidance to internal teams, throughout every stage of the contract lifecycle
• Independently review complex contract actions at all stages of the contract lifecycle, developing and implementing tactical plans to address risks and seize opportunities
• Work with the Business Development Team, Client Success Team, and Human Resources Team to tackle complex contract administration and proposal challenges
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for contracts, providing expert guidance and resolution on complex contract issues and ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations
• Provide cradle-to-grave contract administration for various Government contracts, including RFP analysis, hands‑on proposal development and review, draft terms and conditions, coordinate internal reviews, contract negotiation, and manage contract/task order execution
• Regularly engage with contracts and procurement staff, functional peers, program management, and both external and internal customers through written and oral communication
• Accurately and promptly enter contract data into various systems, monitor updates, resolve discrepancies in contract documents, and ensure data quality and accuracy
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

3+ years experience

Knowledge of Federal Contracting

MS Outlook

Excel

Teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

CGS Federal in Baltimore, MD seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee and maintain all current agreements while negotiating and finalizing new contracts, ensuring compliance and optimized terms for government work.

The role leads cradle-to-grave contract administration and coordinates with Business Development, Client Success, and HR teams to tackle complex challenges, serving as the SME on contract issues within CGS’s government-focused portfolio.