Manage federal government prime contracts and subcontracts throughout their lifecycle, including negotiation, execution, compliance, funding oversight, documentation, and closeout. Serve as the primary liaison with Contracting Officers and teaming partners while advising internal teams on contractual terms, FAR/DFARS requirements, risks, and opportunities. Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Security, Pricing, Procurement, and other functions to mitigate funding risks, improve processes, and resolve complex contract issues.
About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1985
Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: Remote to McLean, VA
Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000
SUMMARY
We are seeking a full time Contracts Manager to provide contracts management support on Federal Government Prime Contracts and Subcontracts, working with functional leads across Operations, Finance, Accounting, Security, Pricing, Procurement, and other teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in negotiating contract artifacts such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Prime Contracts and Subcontracts, and will work with teams to build, refine, and implement processes that ensure continued compliance and effectiveness.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the primary interface with Contracting Officers and prime teaming partners, building relationships and effectively communicating to drive contract compliance.
- Negotiate and support internal understanding of contractual terms and conditions, ensuring favorable positions and outcomes for the company.
- Work across functional teams to ensure the contract is performed in accordance with contractual and legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.
- Collaborate with Finance and Operations to proactively monitor contract funding and timely notify the Government and Prime Contractors of limitations of funds.
- Ensure company risk associated with funding shortfalls is properly mitigated through ATP and contract funding requests and tracking.
- Document key contract data for company files, processes, and requests for information, including participating in workflows with other functions to develop contract briefs and other records as appropriate.
- Serve as a resource and escalation point for Operations and other teams as issues related to contracts arise.
- Operate as an internal partner and subject matter expert to support the company in navigating complex contract challenges and opportunities.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES
- This is a non-supervisory position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, with focus in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in contracts or legal profession.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
- Experience in reviewing, editing, and compliant execution of contract agreements.
- Experience managing the full lifecycle of contracts, including pre-award, award, execution, and closeout.
- Ability to advise program team of contractual issues/opportunities and impacts of contract terms and conditions and flow down requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and identifying appropriate FAR/DFARs requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to identify and implement new ideas to streamline and improve business processes across contracts and other functions.
- Ability to foster relationships both internally within the company and externally with Contracting Officers and prime contracts POCs.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to effectively negotiate contract terms and conditions to maintain preferable outcomes and positive relationships.
- Ability to juggle competing priorities and utilize time management techniques to meet deadlines and complete tasks.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate teamwork and flexibility.
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or equivalent certification desired.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
- Position is remote
Strength Demands
- Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical Requirements
- Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl
Our Core Values
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
- Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
- Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
- Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
- Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
- Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
- Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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