Senior Contracts Manager – Contracts & Proposals

About the Role

GRVTY is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to support Operational Sectors/Business Units, Proposals, and Business Development organizations. In this role you will lead all pre‑award contracting activities for competitive proposals—from NDAs/Teaming Agreements through subcontracts/prime contracts and proposal volume development/compliance reviews through contract closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full pre‑award contracting lifecycle for competitive proposals, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NDAs/Teaming Agreements.
• Coordinate review and execution of agreements with internal legal counsel and senior leadership.
• Work independently and as part of a fast‑paced team, quickly escalating risks to the VP of Strategic Acquisition.
• Proactively review solicitation documents (RFPs, RFIs, Sources Sought) to identify contractual risks, terms and conditions concerns, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with proposal teams to develop compliant and competitive proposal sections, including Section L/M analysis, representations and certifications, and assumptions.
• Serve as volume lead/book boss for proposals.
• Develop close, trusted, and differentiated business relationships with customer Contracting Officers, primes, and internal GRVTY stakeholders.
• Maintain and manage a rich repository of contracting documentation to ensure timely execution/administration and upmost data integrity.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Ability to report full‑time to a classified SCIF facility (with occasional flexible work as coordinated with the VP of Strategic Acquisition).
• Bachelor’s degree in business, contract management, law, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in government contracts administration, with at least 4 years focused in the defense or intelligence community.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals and contracts in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment; solid working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency supplements.
• Experience supporting proposal efforts on complex government contracts (Cost‑plus, T&M, FFP, LOE, etc.), including efforts requiring certified cost or pricing data.
• Deep understanding of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) and development/management of OCI mitigation plans; ability to lead OCI training and vetting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present positions clearly to internal and external stakeholders and synthesize information for decisions.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex work and execution challenges, with fluency in change management and training program teams.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products and SharePoint; understanding of financial systems and the purchasing process.

Nice to Have

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience with export/ITAR requirements and licensing.
• Experience with Small Business Subcontracting Plans and reporting.
• Familiarity with commercial licensing, data assertions, and intellectual property.
• Experience and familiarity with Westfields and classified networks (CWAN, etc.).
• Master’s degree or related contracting/law certifications.

Pay

$160,000 – $185,000 USD (Virginia)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan covering medical, dental, and vision.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Annual paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Award programs.
• Variety of company‑sponsored events.
• Additional coverage in areas such as financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, and continued education.

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. GRVTY delivers mission and technical expertise to outpace adversaries, tackling entrenched, systemic security issues worldwide. We partner with customers to overcome challenges across technology and defense, creating complementary capabilities that give on‑the‑ground operations the edge they need. When our employees thrive, the company thrives—so we provide a supportive environment, strong work‑life balance, and opportunities for professional growth.