Contracts Manager

Overview

This role serves as the primary contractual advisor across a portfolio of federal prime contracts, subcontracts, and business agreements. The position owns the full contract lifecycle, from proposal support through contract closeout, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and company policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of federal contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, teaming agreements (TAs), and other business agreements—from drafting and negotiation through execution, administration, modification, and closeout.
• Review and analyze RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs; advise capture and proposal teams on contractual terms, risks, and requirements during proposal development.
• Draft, review, and negotiate terms and conditions, NDAs, teaming agreements, licenses, and other agreements with government customers, partners, and subcontractors.
• Administer subcontracts and manage subcontractor relationships, including flow-down of applicable clauses and monitoring subcontractor compliance with terms and deliverables.
• Ensure contract compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplements (e.g., HHSAR), and company policy across contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, IDIQ, task/delivery orders).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contracts matters with government contracting officers, program managers, business development, and legal.
• Identify contractual and compliance risks proactively; develop mitigation strategies and support organizational conflict of interest (OCI) reviews.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready contract files and tracking records; provide status updates and guidance to internal stakeholders on contract obligations and deadlines.
• Support contract closeout activities, including final invoicing, property disposition, and release of claims.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant contracts management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full lifecycle of U.S. federal government contracts, including prime contracts and subcontracts.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and experience across multiple contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, IDIQs, task/delivery orders).
• Experience reviewing and responding to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting contracts with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or CMS specifically.
• Familiarity with HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) supplements to the FAR.
• NCMA certification (CFCM or CPCM) or equivalent formal contracts training.
• Prior experience in health IT or health technology government contracting.
• Experience with GSA schedule contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Google Workspace; Slack; comfort using contract management/tracking systems.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse portfolio of contracts and competing deadlines independently.

Security Clearance Requirements

• US Citizenship or Green Card only - we do not offer Sponsorship
• US Residency for at least the past 3 years
• Able to meet the requirements to hold a position of Public Trust, including successful completion of a US Government background investigation
• Disclaimer: Medical or recreational marijuana use is considered illegal at the federal level, regardless of state laws allowing such, and may affect your ability to obtain Public Trust. See article

Compensation & Benefits

• Four weeks paid time off yearly (prorated based on start date for the first year)
• 10 paid floating company holidays
• Flexible schedule
• Medical, dental, and company-paid vision insurance
• Optional HSA account with some medical plans and a company contribution
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverages
• Company paid short and long term life insurance
• Optional critical illness and accident insurance
• 401K plan with 3% safe harbor contribution
• Wellness resources and virtual care
• Perks Plus employee discounts

Location

Remote-first, remote-only.
Work from home setup including a Macbook is provided.

Additional Information

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist the recruitment process but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.