Senior Contracts Manager

Company Overview Hexagon US Federal is a proxy-governed subsidiary of Hexagon AB providing an ever expanding portfolio of Hexagon Technologies to U.S. Federal Government organizations, including defense and intelligence agencies to meet a variety of mission requirements. With our unique capabilities and experience we transform state-of-the-art commercial technology into mission-specific solutions for our customers, partnering with them to solve their most challenging problems.Quick Hits Employees: 200Operating Locations: Chantilly, VA (HQ); Huntsville, AL; Lanham, MD, and other client sites across the US 
We are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager.
A day in the life of a Senior Contracts Manager: The Senior Contracts Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy, managing contract activity that presents moderate to high risk to the business unit and organization. This role is responsible for both routine and non-routine contract negotiation and administration, often requiring the development of specialized contract vehicles, innovative solutions, and unique techniques to achieve strategic business goals. This position involves complex independent judgment and detailed analysis for Director of Contracts and plays a key strategic role by recommending and driving contract strategy for high-impact opportunities. They provide critical contractual domain expertise to the organization. 

This job is for you if you can perform the following responsibilities:

• Provide contracts leadership for assigned Programs to support our clients and serve as an Advisor to Management and Executive Management on Government contracting issues
• Works independently to manage/execute high level of proposal activity, contract administration and procurement activity with high risk and high visibility, including interface with program managers, clients, suppliers, contractors, teaming partners, and internal staff.
• Responsible for recommending and implementing contract strategy for strategic opportunities with significant financial or operational impact to the corporation.
• With the Director of Contracts, drive the contract function in developing business alliances, partnering agreements, and source selection procedures.
• Provide comprehensive cradle-to-grave contract support, including all pre-contract activity (NDAs, TAs, PIAs, MOUs, Reps and Certs, monitoring registrations).
• Personally manage a portfolio of contracts and agreements and analyzes project requirement(s) and develops solutions to company needs.
• Creates/Maintains Contract file folders, prepare solicitation documentation, and review proposals for compliance.
• Participates in the development of bid strategies and coordinates efforts to produce incorporated winning proposals and approved strategies
• Provides services to coordinate and support development of customer needs statements, Requests for Information (RFI), and Requests for Quotes (RFQ).
• Ensures all cost proposals are prepared in accordance with company policies and procedures and are fully compliant with applicable government regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS, CAS, TINA).
• Evaluates and ensures organization-wide compliance with policies, practices, and standards to meet business objectives while adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provides expert-level contract-related issue resolution, both internally and externally, often serving as the final point of escalation.
• Participates, coordinates, and assists with DCAA and DCMA audits, serving as a key point of contact.
• Recommends, defines, and actively assists with the development and implementation of organizational policy and procedure improvements.
• Possess an advanced understanding of business relationships and contract structures while demonstrating an exemplary level of business acumen; Serves as acquisition business advisors to the Director of Contracts, Senior Leadership, Contracting Officers, Program Managers, and other internal and external stakeholders. 

What we are expecting from you (i.e. the qualifications you must have):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience within the field in lieu of degree; Advanced degree and/or equivalent professional certification (e.g., CPCM) strongly preferred
• 15 plus years of demonstratable, progressive professional experience in US Federal Government Contracts and/or subcontracts or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop advanced concepts and solutions to unusual problems that involve a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovation. Significant experience is all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration, and close-out for various contract types, including fixed price, co