Icf

ContractsManager

$99–168k Reston, Virginia, United States; United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Contracts Manager at Icf. Skills: Contract administration, Proposal development, Team leadership. Handle multiple proposal negotiations. Handle contract award”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Infrequent travel, East Coast business hours

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years contracts administration, 3+ years management experience, 5+ years state and local experience, 3+ years leading business/price proposals, 5+ years client procurement requirements

Nice to Have

Bachelor's Degree, Experience supporting MSAs, Experience supporting IDIQs, Experience supporting GWACs, Experience supporting BPAs, Experience with Commercial clients, Experience with U.S. Government agencies, Experience with State and Local clients, Working knowledge of FAR, Working knowledge of federal regulations, CFCM certification, CPCM certification

What You'll Do.

Handle multiple proposal negotiations

Handle contract award

Handle contract administration

Establish working relationships

Understand strategic goals

Understand operational goals

Translate goals into contracting practices

Develop business/price volumes

Assess contract obligations

Assess contract provisions

Advise on contract revisions

Notify management of non-compliance

Notify management of problems

Advise on contractual rights

Advise on contractual obligations

Interpret terms and conditions

Interpret government regulations

Coordinate agreements

Coordinate contract documents

Coordinate legal documents

Support activities in diverse markets

Maintain active project portfolio

Ensure effective support

Ensure efficient support

Lead business volume reviews

Ensure compliance with solicitation requirements

Ensure compliance with corporate policies

Provide leadership to team members

Provide oversight to team members

Develop negotiation skills

Develop cost/price proposal skills

Develop contract administration skills

Ensure team development

Ensure proactive maintenance of contracts documentation

Handle multiple priorities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Senior management; Company-wide leadership

Communication Scope

Oral communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

ICF is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead a team of contract administrators in a growing and dynamic group with a broad client base in state, local and commercial contracts, with occasional federal contracts. The ideal candidate will have management experience, a great attitude, a keen eye for detail, be flexible, and willing to think “outside the box”. He/she must be comfortable with 1) customer interaction, 2) working with geographically diverse internal/external customers and management, 3) have extensive experience independently leading the development of and responsibility for business/price proposals, 4) performing hands-on contract administration, and 5) managing a team of contracts administrators. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with senior management in the department as well as company-wide leadership teams. This position can be based out of any ICF office in the United States with the requirement that you will need to work primarily East Coast business hours. This position is 100% Remote in the 48 contiguous United States. Candidates in the Reston, VA area will be on a hybrid schedule at our corporate headquarters. Infrequent travel to other ICF offices or customer locations may be required. **Key Responsibilities:** * Ability to independently handle multiple proposals negotiations, contract award and administration of the resultant contracts in a fast-paced environment. * Establish effective working relationships with senior account leaders and program team members. Understands both strategic and operational goals and translates them into effective contracting practices. * Independently develops business/price volumes to address requirements and mitigates risk consistent with sound business practices, company policies, and government regulations. * Proactively assesses critical contract obligations and contract provisions, to include gaps and risks. * Advises on contract revisions to better meet the needs of the Client and I

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