Contract Manager (Corp)

Job Summary

Hive Group LLC is an award winning government contractor seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our leadership team. This position requires knowledge and experience managing professional services contracts from “cradle-to-grave”, subcontract management, negotiations, and the application of government contracting methods and regulations, including but not limited to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) and other agency supplements. This position requires strong business acumen and experience supporting a small business is desirable. The position is virtual, with the ability to attend occasional meetings in Headquarters in McLean, VA is desirable.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Negotiate Company's contracts and subcontracts and participates in all aspects of the procurement process for professional services in support of business development, negotiation, and administration of contracts and subcontracts for government and commercial programs.
• Manage and is actively involved in the overall contractual support (reviewing, drafting, issuing, negotiation, and interpretation) of a wide range of contractual documents and agreements (prime contracts, contract teaming agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, and commercial agreements).
• Provide proposal support – review solicitations, identify risks and provide proposal support regarding contractual aspects of the solicitations.
• Research and interpret government regulations as they apply to the Company’s contracts, and advise project managers and other company personnel of the contractual obligations, risks, and compliance matters.
• Support project accounting functions regarding maintenance of contract and subcontractor files.
• Support ISO 9001 annual quality management requirements as required.
• Prepare and submit deliverables to Contracting Offices, customers, and vendor partners as necessary and appropriate.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Contracting Office personnel and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in special projects as required, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain company small business certifications and representations.
• Position company to obtain Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) as company grows.

Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in a business field or related degree
• A minimum of 8 years of US Federal Government contract management experience working for a Private or Public company, including 3 years of subcontract management
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), and other individual agency acquisition regulations
• Strong teamwork skills and experience in building strong, positive, and collaborative working relations with both Government contracting personnel and company program management personnel.
• Strong communications skills (written and oral)
•  Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance (US citizenship is a prerequisite)
•  An active Secret Clearance and Unanet experience are a PLUS!
• Self-driven, motivated, and results oriented
• Must be able to work independently on many projects simultaneously in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong MS-Office and/or Google Suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs) in using and developing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Knowledge of contract reporting
• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) desired, or CFCM or CCCM

Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Hive Group hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.