Contracts Manager

Summary

Join CGS as a Contracts Manager and oversee all current agreements, while negotiating and finalizing new contracts. Lead proposal and award activities, offering guidance to internal teams throughout the contract lifecycle. Independently review complex contract actions, developing and implementing tactical plans. Collaborate with various teams to address contract administration and proposal challenges. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for contracts, providing expert guidance and resolution on complex issues. Provide cradle-to-grave contract administration for government contracts, including RFP analysis, proposal development, and negotiation. Regularly engage with internal and external customers through written and oral communication. Accurately enter contract data into various systems and ensure data quality. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree, 3+ years of experience managing contracts, knowledge of Federal Contracting guidelines, 3+ years of experience supporting Federal clients, and the ability to obtain a federal government security clearance. CGS offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience managing various contract types and solicitation types
• Knowledge of Federal Contracting guidelines
• 3+ years of experience in supporting Federal clients
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal government security clearance
• Proven expertise with MS Outlook, Excel, and Teams

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall contract compliance for assigned tasks, adhering to contract requirements, company policies, procedures, and applicable laws
• Lead and coordinate proposal and award activities for assigned contracts, offering guidance to internal teams, throughout every stage of the contract lifecycle
• Independently review complex contract actions at all stages of the contract lifecycle, developing and implementing tactical plans to address risks and seize opportunities
• Work with the Business Development Team, Client Success Team, and Human Resources Team to tackle complex contract administration and proposal challenges
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for contracts, providing expert guidance and resolution on complex contract issues and ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations
• Provide cradle-to-grave contract administration for various Government contracts, including RFP analysis, hands-on proposal development and review, draft terms and conditions, coordinate internal reviews, contract negotiation, and manage contract/task order execution
• Regularly engage with contracts and procurement staff, functional peers, program management, and both external and internal customers through written and oral communication
• Accurately and promptly enter contract data into various systems, monitor updates, resolve discrepancies in contract documents, and ensure data quality and accuracy
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays