Contract Manager - FEMA PA

FEMA Public Assistance Contract Manager

Nationwide Remote

ICF is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Technical Assistance Contract programs and disaster recovery operations. The Contract Manager will oversee administrative activities associated with the full contract lifecycle, including procurement support, contract implementation, performance monitoring, modifications, payment administration, compliance, and stakeholder coordination.

This role will work closely with program leadership, clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure contractual requirements are met and contract objectives are achieved. The successful candidate will bring extensive contract management experience and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic disaster response and recovery environment.

Position Location

• This position is 100% remote within the 48 contiguous United States and will primarily support East Coast business hours. Candidates in the Reston, Virginia area may work on a hybrid schedule at ICF's corporate headquarters. Infrequent travel to ICF offices, customer locations, or project sites may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including solicitation review, invitation to bid, bid evaluation, contract award, implementation, administration, modifications, and closeout.
• Monitor contractor performance and contract compliance to ensure obligations, deliverables, program requirements, and contract objectives are met.
• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions; identify contractual risks, compliance concerns, gaps, and potential operational impacts; and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Administer contract modifications, scope changes, and other contractual adjustments throughout the period of performance.
• Measure and document completed work, validate contract deliverables, and support the accurate computation and administration of payments.
• Serve as a primary contract point of contact and coordinate with FEMA representatives, program leadership, clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve contract-related issues.
• Maintain complete contract files, records, reports, and supporting documentation in accordance with client requirements, company practices, and applicable regulations.
• Support business and price proposal development, pricing reviews, contract transitions, and other activities for new and existing programs.
• Provide oversight and guidance to contract administration staff, as assigned, and coordinate workload to support proposal and program teams effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management and/or a related field.
• Minimum of 120 hours of continuing professional education in contract management, procurement, business, finance, law, or related disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting FEMA disaster recovery programs.
• Experience supporting FEMA Public Assistance (PA) programs.
• Experience supporting FEMA Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contracts (PA TAC).
• Experience supporting contracts associated with disaster response, disaster recovery, emergency management, resilience, or grant-funded programs.
• Experience administering large-scale government contracts, task orders, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts (IDIQs), blanket purchase agreements (BPAs), or similar contract vehicles.
• Experience supporting state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal government clients.
• Knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance policy, grant management processes, and recovery operations.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal grant compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting proposal development, contract transitions, and contract closeout activities

Compensation: Although the posted range below is broader, this position is anticipated to offer a base salary in the $85,000-$90,000 range.

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [email protected] for assistance.

Working at ICF

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We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email [email protected] and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final payfor a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: