Contract Manager - Legal

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nations most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Contracts Manager
Location:

Remote to McLean, VA
We are seeking a full time Contracts Manager to provide contracts management support on Federal Government Prime Contracts and Subcontracts, working with functional leads across Operations, Finance, Accounting, Security, Pricing, Procurement, and other teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in negotiating contract artifacts such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Prime Contracts and Subcontracts, and will work with teams to build, refine, and implement processes that ensure continued compliance and effectiveness.
Serve as the primary interface with Contracting Officers and prime teaming partners, building relationships and effectively communicating to drive contract compliance.
Work across functional teams to ensure the contract is performed in accordance with contractual and legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.
Collaborate with Finance and Operations to proactively monitor contract funding and timely notify the Government and Prime Contractors of limitations of funds.
Ensure company risk associated with funding shortfalls is properly mitigated through ATP and contract funding requests and tracking.
Document key contract data for company files, processes, and requests for information, including participating in workflows with other functions to develop contract briefs and other records as appropriate.
Serve as a resource and escalation point for Operations and other teams as issues related to contracts arise.
Operate as an internal partner and subject matter expert to support the company in navigating complex contract challenges and opportunities.
Bachelor’s degree, with focus in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5 years in contracts or legal profession.
Experience in reviewing, editing, and compliant execution of contract agreements.
Experience managing the full lifecycle of contracts, including pre-award, award, execution, and closeout.
Ability to advise program team of contractual issues/opportunities and impacts of contract terms and conditions and flow down requirements.
Ability to effectively negotiate contract terms and conditions to maintain preferable outcomes and positive relationships.
Ability to juggle competing priorities and utilize time management techniques to meet deadlines and complete tasks.
Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or equivalent certification desired.
Environmental Conditions

~ Position is remote

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
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