DescriptionICF (NASDAQ: ICFI) is a global consulting services company with over 9,000 full- and part-time employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists collaborate with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with innovative engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.We have an opening for a Contracts Manager supporting our growing and dynamic Digital Modernization and Experience (DMX) operating group, with room for growth. Our DMX group provides a range of services and solutions that help our clients achieve digital transformation and deliver exceptional user experiences, while working across sectors such as health, energy, education, transportation, and social programs to make a positive impact on people's lives. The ideal candidate will have a great attitude, a keen eye for detail, be flexible, and willing to think “outside the box” in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities :
Provide contracts support for proposals and active contracts primarily with the U.S. federal government, but with some support forstate and local governmentsas well as occasional commercial clients.
Review solicitations and contractual documents and assist in the development of proposal responses ensuring consistency with corporate policy, pertinent regulations, and customer requirements.
Lead the development, writing and management of business/price proposal volumes to address requirements, and mitigate risk consistent with sound business practices, company policies, and government regulations. Maintain all required contractual and price/business volume documentation.
Identify to stakeholders contractual and/or RFP terms that pose risk to the company and resolve/implement risk mitigation strategies. Negotiate contractual terms with state and local clients, focusing on mitigation of ICF’s risk.
Provide guidance and oversight, and work with client representatives to resolve operational and contractual issues that may arise during the performance of the contract, with a focus on mitigating ICF’s risk while meeting the customer’s needs.
Review and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontract agreements (when ICF is the subcontractor).
Support data calls, maintain compliance with SOX and other governmental requirements, as well as client audit requirements on an ongoing basis.
Proactively assess critical contract obligations and contract provisions, to include gaps and risks. Advise on contract revisions to better meet the needs of the Client and ICF.
Handle multiple priority tasks and proposals effectively.
Develop effective positive working relationships with both internal and external customers; participate in customer meetings as required.
Basic Qualifications:
8+ years of cradle to grave government contracts administrative experience
8+ years of experience working with relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR and CAS
Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree
Solid skills with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
Excellent oral and written communications.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
Strong organization, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build collaborative business relationships both internally to the company and with external customers.
The ability to collaboratively work with geographically diverse internal customers.
#LI-CC1Working at ICFICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process (http://careers.icf.com/us/en/accommodations) .Read more about workplace discrimination rights , the Pay Transparency Statement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf) , or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity)Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for 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:$96,367.00 - $163,825.00Reston, VA (VA30)