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We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.Position Overview\nThe Contracts Manager supports cradle-to-grave contract lifecycle management for a diverse portfolio of government and commercial contracts. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulations, contractual requirements, and company policies while facilitating efficient contract execution, risk management, and business growth.\nThis is a mid-level position suited for experienced contracts professionals who can independently manage complex contractual matters, negotiate favorable business terms, and provide strategic guidance to leadership. The ideal candidate will possess experience with federal government contracting as well as demonstrated expertise supporting commercial contracting environments, technology licensing, and non-traditional contracting mechanisms. The position requires independent judgment and the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve significant contractual, compliance, and business issues.\nLocation: Fairfax, VA or Beavercreek, OH\nResponsibilities\nContract Formation & Negotiation\nDraft, review, negotiate, and administer a variety of government and commercial agreements, including prime contracts, subcontracts, task orders, OTAs, CRADAs, NDAs, teaming agreements, reseller agreements, and commercial services agreements.\nCoordinate contract terms and conditions with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Procurement, and Program Management teams.\nSupport cradle to grave proposal development by reviewing solicitation, assessing contractual risk, drafting contract volumes, and ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements.\nLead negotiations involving terms and conditions, intellectual property rights, data rights, licensing provisions, and other business considerations.\nContract Administration & Management\nManage contracts throughout the full lifecycle, including award, modification, funding management, performance monitoring, and closeout.\nMaintain and track active contract files, modifications, funding ceilings, deliverables, key milestones, and periods of performance.\nServe as the primary contractual interface with government contracting officers, contracting officer representatives, subcontractors, consortium managers, commercial customers, and strategic partners.\nEnsure timely and compliant contract closeout and records retention.\nCompliance & Risk Mitigation\nInterpret and apply FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and commercial contracting principles as applicable.\nIdentify contractual, compliance, financial, and business risks and develop mitigation strategies.\nSupport internal audits, DCAA audits, DCMA reviews, and other compliance assessments.\nProcess Improvement\nRecommend and implement improvements to contract management processes, templates, playbooks, and documentation standards.\nPromote consistency, efficiency, and compliance across the contracts function.\nLeadership\nDemonstrate the ability to work collaboratively across the organization to develop practical business solutions.\nServe as a trusted advisor to program leadership and executive management on contractual matters.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in business administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Law, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\n8+ years of progressive experience in contract administration and management within a federal contracting environment, preferably supporting technology, research and development, defense, or professional services organizations.\nKnowledge of commercial contracting activities, including Commercial Products and Services, FAR Part 12 acquisitions\nActive TS or TS/SCI security clearance.\nDemonstrated expertise in FAR, DFARS, and federal acquisition regulations.\nExperience supporting proposal development, including contractual compliance reviews and cost volume participation.\nHands-on experience administering Cost-Reimbursement, Firm-Fixed-Price, Time-and-Materials, Labor-Hour, IDIQ, GSA Schedule, and commercial agreements.\nStrong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.\nProficiency with contract management and ERP systems, preferably Deltek Costpoint.\nHigh attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nThorough understanding of subcontracting, flow-down requirements, contract risk management, and intellectual property considerations.\nPreferred Qualifications\nNCMA Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM).\nKnowledge of government property management requirements under FAR Part 45 and FAR 52.245-1. Experience supporting government-furnished property (GFP), inventory management, and property compliance activities. The role will serve as the manager of the property compliance system.\nFamiliarity with DCMA, DCAA, and other federal compliance reviews.\nAdministering Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), and other non-traditional acquisition vehicles as a consortium manager. \nGlobal Comp\n$115,000- $160,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.Closing Statement\n Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. 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