Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Job Category: Contracts

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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CACI delivers distinctive expertise and differentiated technology to U.S. government customers in support of critical national security missions.  Our 24,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security.

CACI is seeking a talented and highly motivated Contracts Manager to support its Expertise Programs across the multiple interconnected Lines of Business (LOBs) with a focus that includes the Command, Control, Computing, and Intelligence (C3I), Digital Solutions (DS), Mission & Engineering Support (M&ES), and Enterprise IT (EIT) Lines of Business (LoBs). These LOBs are comprised of contracts where CACI will design, develop, and apply expertise for solutions to support our customer’s most complex problems; C3I for multi-domain operations, DS for organizational transformation,  EIT for infrastructure modernization, and M&ES for unique expertise that supports activities integral to the execution of customer mission.  This comprehensive structure enables CACI to deliver innovative solutions that empower decision-making, safeguard national security, and maintain technological superiority in diverse operational environments.

This Contracts Manager role will be based in the DC Metropolitan area. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to work from the office and remotely from home, however the candidate is expected to attend meetings in person when requested.

The ideal candidate will bring experience supporting teams under traditional FAR part 15 and part 16 methods, as well as part 35 (Broad Agency Announcements), and Other Transactional Authority.  Within CACI, Contract Managers are expected to build trust and respect with our acquisition customers.  They serve as the official representatives of CACI, handling negotiations and contract management throughout all phases of our programs, from pre-award through the full development, production, and sustainment lifecycle. 

The Contracts function acts as a strategic business partner, focused on fostering lasting relationships and delivering fair, balanced, and financially sound business agreements. This approach ensures the long-term, mutual success of both CACI and its customers. The candidates for this role will have the opportunity to influence business outcomes, collaborate across various departments, engage with DoD, Intelligence, and Commercial Customers, and develop innovative business solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience reviewing and negotiating US Government agreements;
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field.
• A demonstrated understanding and strong working knowledge of US Government Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) and agency supplements
• Adept at contract analysis;
• The aptitude to work on diverse contractual issues simultaneously;
• The ability to frame, draft, and negotiate agreements;
• Excellent presentation and communication skills;
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to ensure that all deadlines are met on time and with a high degree of quality;
• The skill to be persuasive while maintaining a positive customer and/or teammate relationship; and

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and/or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), are a plus; and
• Current or recent National Security Clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Provide contractual expertise to multiple program teams, primarily in the context of federal procurement regulation;
• Build and maintain relationships with the Government Contracting Officer or Prime Contractor;
• Negotiate price, terms, and conditions with clients;
• Negotiate contractual agreements, including fee negotiations,, non-disclosure agreements, associate contractor agreements and teaming agreements;
• Monitor performance on a portfolio of contracts and be an active participate in change management;
• Participate in the development and review of proposals, ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements and corporate policy;
• Establish excellent working relationships with Program Managers and other internal stake holders in other functional areas such as pricing, procurement, and government compliance;