Synertex LLC

Capture Manager 📍Northern, VA 📌 Full-Time | 100% Remote | Actively Hiring Synertex is seeking a highly motivated Capture Manager who is responsible for developing and executing strategies to win business within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Communities. This position requires a highly organized individual with a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and the ability to effectively coordinate with multiple teams across the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the strategy, solution development, teaming, developing the pricing strategy, and supporting the identification of key personnel in concert with the talent acquisition team. This position requires a team-oriented approach where the capture manager acts as a positive and collaborative leader, bringing external partners and internal resources together through the entire capture process, from opportunity identification to contract win. RESPONSIBILITIES - Identify, qualify, and capture new opportunities across the DoD and IC. - Leads development and implementation of the Capture Plan and Proposal Development encompassing Win Strategy, Price to Win, teaming, cost & investments, etc. - Monitor, research, and analyze competitive landscape to create competitive advantages - Ensure that all bids are compliant with customer requirements - Respond to RFIs - Establish and maintain positive relationships with key decision-makers - Collaborate with multiple people within the organization to create successful strategies - Ensure successful transition to project teams upon contract award REQUIREMENTS - Familiarity with Federal Contracting requirements (FAR, DFAR, CFR), standards, regulations, and laws. - Understanding of the government acquisition processes is critical - Demonstrated skills in deal qualification, development of capture strategy, customer collaboration, teaming, and developing winning proposals. - Must thoroughly understand DoD/military culture - Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects efficiently - Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. - Must be able to effectively communicate with government, civilian, and contractor audiences of all backgrounds and seniorities - Must be able to independently research contract opportunities using a variety of online sources, outreach to stakeholders, and events - Prior military service OR experience directly supporting a Department of Defense customer is highly desired. - Proficient in MS Office Suite and Adobe. - Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time

Contract Manager 📍 Northern VA area 📌 Full Time | Remote | Actively Hiring Synertex is seeking an experienced Contract Manager with deep pricing and proposal expertise to support classified programs across the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of contract management-from pre-award pricing strategy, cost/price analysis, and proposal development through post-award contract administration, modifications, and closeout. The ideal candidate combines strong FAR/DFARS knowledge with hands-on experience building competitive price volumes, developing basis of estimates (BOEs), and negotiating in classified environments requiring regular SCIF access. This is a remote position; however, the candidate must reside within commuting distance of the Northern Virginia area to support classified venue access at minimum quarterly, with potential for more frequent on-site presence based on mission needs. This role supports classified programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Paid Time Off, Paid Government Holidays, a 401K with 6% matching, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, and an employee profit sharing program. RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop competitive pricing strategies using price-to-win methodologies, historical award data, and market intelligence to inform bid decisions on classified and unclassified opportunities. - Lead or support the development of cost/price volumes for proposals, including labor rate builds, indirect rate applications, subcontractor pricing integration, and fee/profit analysis. - Collaborate with technical teams to develop, validate, and document basis of estimates (BOEs) that align staffing, level of effort, and task descriptions with proposed pricing. - Build and maintain labor category rate tables across multiple contract vehicles (OASIS, GSA, STARS III, CIO-SP4, agency-specific IDIQs) ensuring compliance with rate ceilings and escalation provisions. - Manage contracts from pre-award through closeout, including FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPAF, and hybrid contract types across DoD and IC customers. - Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ODNI, and agency-specific acquisition regulations. Maintain familiarity with CAS applicability and disclosure requirements. - Draft, negotiate, and process contract modifications, REAs, claims, and equitable adjustments. Track funding, ceiling, and period of performance changes. - Oversee subcontractor pricing, flow-down of prime contract terms, consent-to-subcontract packages, and subcontractor performance monitoring. - Prepare and defend forward pricing rate proposals and support DCAA/DCMA audit requests related to pricing and indirect rates. - Manage SAM.gov registrations, representations and certifications, and entity compliance. Monitor federal procurement opportunities and maintain current knowledge of acquisition forecasts, sources sought notices, and RFP/RFI releases. - Proactively identify contractual risks, pricing exposure, and compliance gaps. Develop mitigation strategies and brief leadership. - Manage CDRLs, monthly status reports, financial deliverables, and contract data requirements. Coordinate with program management and finance. - Report to classified venues in the NOVA area at minimum quarterly for proposal development, contract negotiation, and program reviews, with potential for more frequent on-site presence based on mission requirements. - Read, write, speak and understand English. REQUIREMENTS - Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance - Willingness to undergo a background investigation, including a polygraph, is required - Active clearance (Secret/TS/SCI) is preferred but not required - 7–10+ years of progressive experience in federal contract management with significant focus on pricing and proposal development - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Contract Management, or related discipline - Demonstrated experience developing cost/price volumes for competitive federal proposals (FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPAF) - Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and IC-specific acquisition regulations - Experience with indirect rate structures, wrap rate calculations, and forward pricing rate development - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH) and familiarity with pricing tools (ProPricer, CHESS, or equivalent) - Working knowledge of SAM.gov, including entity registration, representations and certifications, opportunity search, and contract data reporting - Must reside in the NOVA, Maryland, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania area with ability to access classified facilities as needed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, or related field - CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM certification from NCMA - Experience on OASIS, OASIS+, GSA MAS, CIO-SP4, STARS III, or similar GWAC/IDIQ vehicles - Prior experience with IC customers (CIA, NSA, NGA, DIA, ODNI) or DCSA - Familiarity with Costpoint, Deltek, or similar GovCon ERP systems - Experience with classified proposal environments and SCI-level program pricing

Contract Manager 📍 Northern VA area 📌 Full Time | Remote | Actively Hiring Synertex is seeking an experienced Contract Manager with deep pricing and proposal expertise to support classified programs across the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of contract management-from pre-award pricing strategy, cost/price analysis, and proposal development through post-award contract administration, modifications, and closeout. The ideal candidate combines strong FAR/DFARS knowledge with hands-on experience building competitive price volumes, developing basis of estimates (BOEs), and negotiating in classified environments requiring regular SCIF access. This is a remote position; however, the candidate must reside within commuting distance of the Northern Virginia area to support classified venue access at minimum quarterly, with potential for more frequent on-site presence based on mission needs. RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop competitive pricing strategies using price-to-win methodologies, historical award data, and market intelligence to inform bid decisions on classified and unclassified opportunities. - Lead or support the development of cost/price volumes for proposals, including labor rate builds, indirect rate applications, subcontractor pricing integration, and fee/profit analysis. - Collaborate with technical teams to develop, validate, and document basis of estimates (BOEs) that align staffing, level of effort, and task descriptions with proposed pricing. - Build and maintain labor category rate tables across multiple contract vehicles (OASIS, GSA, STARS III, CIO-SP4, agency-specific IDIQs) ensuring compliance with rate ceilings and escalation provisions. - Manage contracts from pre-award through closeout, including FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPAF, and hybrid contract types across DoD and IC customers. - Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ODNI, and agency-specific acquisition regulations. Maintain familiarity with CAS applicability and disclosure requirements. - Draft, negotiate, and process contract modifications, REAs, claims, and equitable adjustments. Track funding, ceiling, and period of performance changes. - Oversee subcontractor pricing, flow-down of prime contract terms, consent-to-subcontract packages, and subcontractor performance monitoring. - Prepare and defend forward pricing rate proposals and support DCAA/DCMA audit requests related to pricing and indirect rates. - Manage SAM.gov registrations, representations and certifications, and entity compliance. Monitor federal procurement opportunities and maintain current knowledge of acquisition forecasts, sources sought notices, and RFP/RFI releases. - Proactively identify contractual risks, pricing exposure, and compliance gaps. Develop mitigation strategies and brief leadership. - Manage CDRLs, monthly status reports, financial deliverables, and contract data requirements. Coordinate with program management and finance. - Report to classified venues in the NOVA area at minimum quarterly for proposal development, contract negotiation, and program reviews, with potential for more frequent on-site presence based on mission requirements. - Read, write, speak and understand English. REQUIREMENTS - Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (current and in-scope) - 7–10+ years of progressive experience in federal contract management with significant focus on pricing and proposal development - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Contract Management, or related discipline - Demonstrated experience developing cost/price volumes for competitive federal proposals (FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPAF) - Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and IC-specific acquisition regulations - Experience with indirect rate structures, wrap rate calculations, and forward pricing rate development - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH) and familiarity with pricing tools (ProPricer, CHESS, or equivalent) - Working knowledge of SAM.gov, including entity registration, representations and certifications, opportunity search, and contract data reporting - Must reside in the NOVA, Maryland, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania area with ability to access classified facilities as needed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, or related field - CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM certification from NCMA - Experience on OASIS, OASIS+, GSA MAS, CIO-SP4, STARS III, or similar GWAC/IDIQ vehicles - Prior experience with IC customers (CIA, NSA, NGA, DIA, ODNI) or DCSA - Familiarity with Costpoint, Deltek, or similar GovCon ERP systems - Experience with classified proposal environments and SCI-level program pricing