Federal Contracts Manager - Job Details

Federal Contracts Manager

Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA seeking a Federal Contracts Manager. This is a full-time position primarily based in the McLean, VA area with some occasional travel to the Rockville, MD location.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• The Contracts Manager will report directly to the Astor corporate team and will coordinate contractual and pricing issues.
• Serve as a customer interface for internal and external customers for contract matters.
• Executes contracts/subcontracts compliance, teaming agreements, consultant agreements, NDA's, negotiations, and administration.
• Provides responses to cost/pricing bids, proposals and contract negotiations.
• Develops, administers, tracks and analyzes contracts and communicates performance and contract compliance to executive leadership, government customers, subcontractors and primes.
• Serve as primary point of contact for GSA/GWAC actions and inquiries.
• Participates in pricing strategy discussions.
• Actively supports, engages in and potentially leads Business Development, Capture and Proposal activities.
• Analyzes all requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Ensures that contracts are executed in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Audits existing contracts and oversees contract modifications.
• Ensures that business goals are accomplished by contract implementation.
• Coordinates with the finance department to ensure correct billing and collection of contractual revenues.
• Leads contract negotiations and manages all changes in and addendums to existing contracts.
• Partner with Business Development to source and provide strategic input on government market assessment and contracting opportunities.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in contract preparation and management preferred.
• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) designation preferred.
• Experience administering Federal government contracts, preferably in a small business
• Possesses a working knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, GSA and government contracting rules and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate all types of government contracts.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibits strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Has working knowledge of financial analytics and profit and loss implications.
• Demonstrates superior presentation skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Possesses extensive knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes.

Benefits

Astor & Sanders Corporation (www.astor-sanders.com) offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Astor & Sanders Corporation ( #Astor ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Some of our competitive benefits include: 

• Medical and dental coverage  
• 401k plan with employer contribution  
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave  
• Metro-check program  
• Tuition reimbursement