Location: REMOTE (DC/Virginia/Maryland area preferred)
FirstDiv is seeking a highly experienced Senior Contracts Manager specializing in Department of Defense (DoD) contracts to join our dynamic, growing team. As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will oversee contract and subcontractor management activities, including NDAs, pricing, funding, ensuring contract compliance, negotiations of terms & conditions and supporting overall business strategy. Must have expert-level knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and a proven track record of managing complex government contracts and pricing structures.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead contract negotiations and serve as the primary point of contact for all contract-related activities with DoD customers and teaming partners, including negotiation, execution, deliverables, funding, administration, and closeout.
Develop and execute effective pricing strategies for competitive bids, ensuring alignment with company objectives and compliance with government regulations, including cost principles and cost accounting standards.
Oversee contracts pricing management, including developing cost proposals, pricing models, and contract budgets to ensure accurate and competitive pricing. Work within our company’s ERP and SharePoint systems.
Following proposal submission, build a template for program control/program management that ensures execution costs fall within budget.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Small Business Administration (SBA) and other government contracting regulations, advising leadership on changes and impacts to contract pricing and management.
Analyze and interpret RFPs, RFIs, and contract solicitations, providing guidance on pricing and compliance requirements.
Lead pricing reviews with internal and external stakeholders, including finance and program management, to ensure proposals and contracts are financially sound and profitable.
Prepare, review, and maintain records of contract documents, modifications, and correspondence, ensuring pricing and contractual terms meet the company’s financial and strategic objectives. Enter all contracts in the company’s ERP system.
Develop and maintain contract management and pricing systems to ensure timely and accurate tracking of contract costs, expenditures, and profitability.
Lead the resolution of contract issues, including pricing disputes and claims, while working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with program managers, legal, and finance teams to manage pricing and contractual risks and ensure all terms align with project goals.
Support audits and contract reviews by government agencies, including pricing audits conducted by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and other regulatory bodies.
Submit annual Contractor Manpower Reports withing Prime Contractor or Government systems.
Mentor and develop junior contract and pricing staff, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.
