Contracts Manager

Agile Defense

. Provide contracts management support for Federal Government prime contracts and subcontracts .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contracts management, including negotiation, compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements, and full contract lifecycle management. Strong ability to foster relationships with Contracting Officers and prime contractors while ensuring adherence to legal and customer specifications.

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Contracts ManagementFAR/DFARS ComplianceContract NegotiationContract Lifecycle ManagementCFCM Certification

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Hard Skills

Contract ReviewContract ExecutionContract Brief DevelopmentFunding MonitoringRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAttention to DetailMultitaskingTeamworkTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CFCM Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ContractsContracting OfficersPrime ContractorsContractual TermsLegal Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide contracts management support for Federal Government prime contracts and subcontracts
Serve as primary interface with Contracting Officers and prime teaming partners
Negotiate and support understanding of contractual terms and conditions
Ensure contracts comply with contractual and legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations
Monitor contract funding with Finance and Operations and notify the Government and Prime Contractors of funding limitations
Mitigate risk associated with funding shortfalls through ATP and contract funding requests and tracking
Document key contract data, develop contract briefs, and maintain records
Serve as a resource and escalation point for contract-related issues
Act as an internal partner and subject matter expert on complex contract challenges and opportunities
This is a non-supervisory position

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, or related field preferred
Minimum 5 years in contracts or legal profession
Experience reviewing, editing, and compliantly executing contract agreements
Experience managing the full contract lifecycle, including pre-award, award, execution, and closeout
Ability to advise program teams on contractual issues, opportunities, contract terms, conditions, and flow-down requirements
Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
Experience interpreting and identifying appropriate FAR/DFARS requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to identify and implement ideas to streamline and improve business processes
Ability to foster internal and external relationships with Contracting Officers and prime contract points of contact
Ability to effectively negotiate contract terms and conditions
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, flexibility, and time-management skills
CFCM or equivalent certification desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Sedentary work with maximum lifting of 10 lbs and occasional walking or standing