Senior Government Contracts Manager
$145,000–$200,000 year
On-site · McLean, Virginia, United States or Woodinville, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Senior Government Contracts Manager to lead lifecycle management for U.S. government programs and strategic prime engagements. Manages capture, teaming, and prime engagement activities; negotiates and structures teaming agreements, NDAs, MOUs, subcontracts, and related pursuit-stage documents; reports on subcontracting structures, flow-down risk, and pricing assumptions; collaborates with business development to shape deal strategy and respond to RFI/RFQ/RFP/BAA/IDIS opportunities; drafts and administers government contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and amendments; ensures FAR/DFARS compliance, export controls, data rights, and regulatory requirements; supports post-award administration, risk management, and contract records; drives process improvements and scalable contracting capabilities; strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration with engineering, finance, supply chain, legal, and program teams.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in government contracts, subcontracts, contract management, procurement, legal operations, or related roles
- Deep working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, federal contracting practices, and prime/subcontract flow-down structures
- Demonstrated experience negotiating teaming agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, proposal-stage agreements, and strategic partner arrangements with large prime contractors
- Experience supporting capture, proposal, and contract execution for U.S. Government or government-prime opportunities
- Strong understanding of government contract vehicles and procurement processes, including RFP/RFQ/BAA responses, IDIQs, task orders, and common federal contract types
- Ability to operate independently, exercise sound business judgment, and embed with business teams in a fast-paced environment
- Practical, business-oriented approach to risk allocation, negotiation, and internal client service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex contracting issues into clear business guidance
- Active or prior U.S. Government security clearance, or ability to obtain one, a plus
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