Job description
As Castellum invests in firms that share our passion, we strive to invest in our people. We know that every employee counts and our overall success is a combined effort, as such we aim to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and flourish. We offer comprehensive benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Federal holidays, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, company paid trainings, and “Above and Beyond” recognition.
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our government contracting team in the DC area. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of federal contracting regulations and procedures, as well as experience managing a variety of contracts in a government contracting environment. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing the entire contract lifecycle, including proposal development, contract negotiation, administration, and closeout.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the entire contract lifecycle for government contracts, including pre-award activities such as proposal development, as well as post-award activities such as contract administration and closeout.
- Ensure compliance with all federal contracting regulations and procedures, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Review and negotiate contract terms and conditions with government customers and subcontractors.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, program management, and business development, to ensure successful contract performance.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with government customers and subcontractors.
- Monitor contract performance, including tracking deliverables, monitoring funding and burn rates, and preparing regular reports.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with contract performance and compliance.
- Provide guidance and training to staff on contract management best practices and policies.
- Participate in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures related to contract management.
Minimum Required Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or related field. Master's Degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience in government contracting, with at least 3 years of experience in contract management
- In-depth knowledge of federal contracting regulations and procedures, including FAR and DFARS
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with government customers and subcontractors
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience with government contract proposal development is a plus
- Experience with either Deltek or Jamis is preferable
Job Type: Full Time
Location: DMV
The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.
Castellum offers an excellent compensation package including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future. Castellum and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Corvus Consulting, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Castellum, provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Corvus Consulting, LLC, will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss or disclose compensation information.
Reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties or be of a safety concern.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.
Disclaimer: The listed duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities.
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