Senior Contracts Manager - Federal

Ready to Ignite your career and work alongside some of the most innovative and brightest professionals in the GovCon Industry?

Ignite is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Contracts Manager to lead and build our corporate contracts organization. As our Contracts Manager you will provide a strategic business mindset, build lasting relationships, and deliver balanced and equitable business deals ensuring the long-term, mutual success of Ignite and its Clients.

Your Role:

• Provide government contractual expertise and leadership.
• Lead the preparation, negotiation, and administration of all contracts and ensure they meet legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with the Government Contracting Officer or Prime Contractor.
• Negotiate NDA's and TA's; and conduct OCI screenings.
• Participate in the development and review of proposals.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation approaches.
• Interpret contract terms and communicate and/or mitigate subsequent issues.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance to ensure deliverables and milestones are met in accordance with contract terms.
• Work independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments to include proposals and contract risk reviews.
• Lead contract negotiations with government agencies, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with Contracts policies and guidelines as well as with US Government laws and regulations.
• Interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions, resolving any issues related to scope, schedule, or cost in coordination with project
• Identify potential risks associated with contractual rights, obligations, and agreements and work with management to develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Oversee the close-out process for completed contracts, ensuring all final deliverables, payments, and documentation are completed and filed in accordance with company and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and maintain contract-related documentation and reports, including performance tracking, change orders, and contract modifications.
• Assist in audits and internal/external reviews as required by government or regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Management, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Contracts Management, with at least 7 years within the Government Contracting sector.
• Highly proficient and demonstrated expert knowledge of US Government Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to ensure that all deadlines are met on time and with a high degree of quality.
• Good persuasive skills coupled with right demeanor to maintain a positive customer and/or teammate relationship.
• Strong understanding of contract law, terms and conditions, and the negotiation process.
• Experience in negotiating and managing large-scale contracts with government agencies and prime contractors.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and address contractual risks.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with contract management software and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Ignite IT is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with EO 13665 Final Rule, Ignite IT will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree