Contracts & Proposal Manager
Location
Virginia
Posted
105 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Contracts & Proposal Manager
Game Plan Tech
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), Vendor onboarding requirements, Subcontracts, and Consulting Agreements. • Ensure all contractual documents are in compliance with federal regulations (FAR, DFARS, etc.) and company policies. • Manage the contract lifecycle from pre-award to closeout, including modifications, extensions, and renewals. • Serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual matters with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. • Maintain organized and complete contract files and records in accordance with company and government requirements. • Identify and mitigate contractual risks to the company. • Lead and manage the end-to-end proposal development process for federal and commercial solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, SOWs). • Analyze solicitation requirements to develop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, and production schedules. • Coordinate and lead proposal team meetings, including kick-offs, color team reviews, and daily stand-ups. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical subject matter experts, finance, growth, and leadership, to develop compelling and compliant proposal content. • Write, edit, and format proposal sections to ensure a clear, consistent, and persuasive narrative. • Oversee the final production and ensure the timely submission of all proposal documents. • Develop an organized body of knowledge of previous proposal and SOW content to enable automation of future responses.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- 5+ years of direct experience in federal government contracting.
- Demonstrated experience managing both contract administration and proposal development efforts.
- In-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong negotiation, organizational, and project management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Experience working in a small to mid-sized government contracting firm (desired).
- Professional certification, such as Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) (desired).
- Active security clearance (desired).
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Professional development
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