Contracts Manager – Federal

Akicita Federal

. Find and respond to federal opportunities, focusing on small business and 8(a) set-asides .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal contracting, including proposal writing, contracts management, and compliance. Proficient in leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency in proposal development and maintain strong relationships within the federal procurement landscape.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Contracting ExperienceProposal WritingContracts ManagementFAR KnowledgeAI Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingContracts ManagementCapture ManagementProgram ManagementCompliance Management

Soft Skills

NetworkingTeam CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools

Industry Keywords

Federal Procurement ProcessSet-Aside Programs8(a) Set-AsidesAgency Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Find and respond to federal opportunities, focusing on small business and 8(a) set-asides
Write, assemble, and submit proposals at high volume, often turning one around in a day or two
Manage contracts after award, including serving as point of contact for agencies, handling modifications, compliance, and reporting
Spend about a quarter of the time on teaming and partnership outreach to other small businesses
Work with the recruiting team to staff new awards
Use AI tools to work faster and avoid building proposals by hand from scratch

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years in federal contracting: contracts management, proposal writing, capture, or program management
Solid understanding of the FAR, set-aside programs, and the federal procurement process
An existing network of agency or contractor relationships is a strong plus
Comfortable with AI tools, or eager to become a power user
Preference for submitting ten good proposals rather than polishing one forever