Contracts Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Manage critical contract documents for the Other Transaction (OT) team .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,600 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing federal contracts, including negotiation, compliance with FAR and DFARS, and risk mitigation strategies. Proficient in drafting complex contractual instruments and providing lifecycle support for Other Transaction agreements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Contract ManagementNegotiation SkillsFAR and DFARS KnowledgeRisk ManagementNCMA Professional Certification

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingProposal PreparationRisk AssessmentContractual AnalysisCompliance ReviewContract Portfolio ManagementSpecialized Contract VehiclesIntellectual Property NegotiationData Rights KnowledgeExport Control Requirements

Soft Skills

Independent JudgmentCreative Problem SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

NCMA Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

Other Transaction AuthorityFederal Acquisition RegulationsDoD Software Acquisition PathwayOrganizational Conflicts of InterestOperational Performance Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage critical contract documents for the Other Transaction (OT) team
Capture, implement, and manage proposals and contracts across various markets
Review and analyze solicitations for potential risks
Guide proposal strategies and advise leadership on risk mitigation
Provide full lifecycle support for OT prototype and follow-on production contracts or agreements
Negotiate terms and conditions
Support whitepaper and proposal preparation
Support project execution and risk mitigation
Advise account executives and program leadership on contract types, regulatory and corporate policy compliance, organizational conflicts of interest, risk management, mitigation, and intellectual property negotiations
Monitor operational performance
Develop specialized contract vehicles and techniques to accomplish business goals and objectives
Draft non-routine contractual instruments and resolve contractual issues
Work collaboratively with the Booz Allen team

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience with federal contracts supporting U.S. government programs
Experience in negotiations or proposal preparation
Experience with FAR, DFARS, and OT authority frameworks
Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and non-FAR acquisition environments
Ability to support complex contract activity requiring specialized contract vehicles and techniques
Ability to draft non-routine contractual instruments and use independent judgment and creativity to resolve contractual issues
Ability to review and interpret solicitation requirements, contractual terms and conditions, statements of work, and compliance obligations
Ability to work independently while exercising sound business judgment and risk assessment
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Bachelor’s degree
Experience with the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway
Knowledge of intellectual property, data rights, and export control requirements related to OT agreements
Ability to manage robust contract portfolios of various sizes, scope, and complexity
NCMA Professional Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values
Camera-enabled virtual meeting participation to support collaboration