Manager, Contracts (Remote)

ICF is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead a team of contract administrators in a growing and dynamic group with a broad client base in state, local, and commercial contracts, with occasional federal contracts. This position is 100% remote in the 48 contiguous United States, with a requirement to work primarily East Coast business hours. Candidates in the Reston, VA area will follow a hybrid schedule at our corporate headquarters. Infrequent travel to other ICF offices or customer locations may be required.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have management experience, a great attitude, a keen eye for detail, flexibility, and a willingness to think “outside the box.” Responsibilities include customer interaction, working with geographically diverse teams, leading business/price proposal development, hands-on contract administration, and managing a team of contracts administrators. This role offers the opportunity to work with senior management and company-wide leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle multiple proposals, negotiations, contract awards, and administration in a fast-paced environment.
• Establish effective working relationships with senior account leaders and program team members.
• Translate strategic and operational goals into effective contracting practices.
• Independently develop business/price volumes to address requirements and mitigate risk while adhering to company policies and government regulations.
• Proactively assess critical contract obligations, provisions, gaps, and risks.
• Advise on contract revisions to better meet client and ICF needs.
• Notify management of potential non-compliance or issues impacting the company, advising on contractual rights, obligations, and regulations.
• Coordinate various agreements and legal documents with corporate functions such as accounting, legal, and tax.
• Manage and review work products in a dynamic environment supporting diverse markets.
• Maintain a portfolio of active projects and delegate workload among team members.
• Lead business volume reviews to ensure compliance with solicitation requirements and corporate policies.
• Provide leadership and oversight to develop negotiation, proposal, and contract administration skills within the team.
• Ensure proactive maintenance of contracts documentation consistent with ICF practices.
• Independently handle multiple priorities effectively.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in contracts administration.
• 3+ years of management/supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of experience with state and local regulatory frameworks and client procurement requirements.
• 3+ years leading and writing business/price volume proposals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience supporting MSAs, IDIQs, GWACs, or BPAs.
• Experience working with a wide range of clients (commercial, U.S. government agencies, and state/local).
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other federal regulations.
• CFCM and/or CPCM certification.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Extensive experience with computer programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to build solid business relationships with internal and external customers.
• Proactive attitude in providing guidance and advice to project and contracts teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Pay

The pay range for this full-time position is $98,614.00 - $167,644.00, with final pay determined by relevant work experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, and other factors.