CareerPlan

Senior Contracts Manager

Washington, DCFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead the full federal contract lifecycle from pursuit and proposal support through award, administration, and closeout for a government contractor.

Role type

Senior Contracts Manager (Federal)

Builds

Federal prime and subcontract agreements, teaming agreements, and compliance documentation for the U.S. Department of Defense and State.

Domain

U.S. Federal Government Contracting

Required skills

Federal contract lifecycle management, negotiation, risk assessment, FAR/DFARS compliance, subcontract administration, proposal support, audit coordination

Preferred skills

Small business environment experience, independent execution, stakeholder advisory

Technologies

SAM.gov, DD254s

Responsibilities

Manage federal prime and subcontracts throughout their lifecycle including award review, modifications, and closeout; Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and teaming agreements; Assess FAR/DFARS requirements and monitor contractual compliance; Support business development by preparing proposal content and teaming agreements; Coordinate subcontract task orders, invoices, and compliance submissions; Maintain contract files and internal workflows; Support internal and external audits.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC