Contracts Manager

Remote
Full Time
Experienced

The remote Contracts Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of Federal and Commercial contracts and subcontracts, including proposal support, negotiation, administration, compliance, and closeout in a remote work environment. The position ensures contractual activities comply with applicable regulations, including FAR/DFARS, commercial requirements, and cybersecurity requirements, while supporting business objectives and mitigating risk.


What You Will Do in This Role

  • Manage a portfolio of Federal and Commercial prime contracts and subcontracts from pre-award through closeout

  • Interpret and apply contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance and performance

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders

  • Maintain contract files in accordance with company policies and audit requirements

  • Review solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) and support proposal development

  • Analyze contract requirements, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies

  • Draft and review NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and other pre-award documents

  • Ensure proposal compliance with applicable regulations and solicitation requirements

  • Lead or support negotiations of contracts, subcontracts, and modifications

  • Develop negotiation strategies in coordination with legal, finance, and program teams

  • Exercise delegated authority to review, negotiate, and execute contracts and subcontracts, consistent with company policies and approval frameworks

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements

  • Identify contractual risks and provide recommendations to management

  • Support internal and external audits (e.g., DCAA, DCMA)

  • Monitor contract performance, funding, and deliverable requirements

  • Support compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements and related DoD cybersecurity obligations

  • Ensure appropriate cybersecurity clauses and flow-down requirements are incorporated into contracts and subcontracts

  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align contract requirements with applicable security frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-171)

  • Draft, review, and administer subcontracts under Federal and Commercial programs

  • Ensure proper flow-down of prime contract requirements, including regulatory and cybersecurity obligations

  • Manage subcontractor communications, modifications, and performance issues

  • Process contract modifications, including funding and scope changes

  • Track key contract milestones and deliverables

  • Lead contract closeout activities, ensuring all obligations are met

What You Will Bring

You will bring proven federal contracting experience supporting the full lifecycle from award through closeout, with a strong understanding of government regulations and compliance requirements. You are trusted to handle contract execution and administration with accuracy, sound judgment, and accountability. You operate with strong organization, attention to detail, and clear communication while coordinating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, or related field

  • 5–8 years of experience in contract management, including Federal contracting

  • Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting principles

  • Experience managing both prime contracts and subcontract.

  • Experience executing contracts and subcontracts under delegated authority (applicant has had signature authority), in accordance with company policies

  • Working knowledge of CMMC requirements and compliance processes in support of DoD contracts

  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certification (e.g., NCMA CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM)

  • Recent experience with government agencies such as DoD, Department of Commerce, or civilian Federal agencies

  • Familiarity and recent experience with government electronic invoicing systems (e.g., IPP, WAWF, or similar system)

  • Familiarity and recent experience with Prime Contractor electronic systems (systems Prime Contractors require for Subcontractor Reps & Certs registration, invoicing, modifications, etc.)

  • Experience supporting DCAA/DCMA audits

Work Environment

  • This work is normally completed in a remote environment.

Physical Demands

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's and client facilities.

Travel Required

  • No

Proficiency Requirement

  • The employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job-specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.

GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more information click here.

ABOUT GAMA-1

GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com

GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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