Sr Contracts Manager (Hybrid)

About the role

Ready to put your contract skills to work with departments and teams that change the fabric of our community? Do you have an eye for details? Put your contract management expertise to work on complex projects. Parsons is now hiring a Sr Contracts Manager for our growing business. This is a hybrid role located in the VA or DC area. You will leverage Parsons’ extensive experience combined with your finance management skills, including drafting contracts and identifying potential conflicts. At this level you will monitor and administer the business provisions of prime and subcontracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions, performing prime contract administration assignments for all phases of the most demanding contractual undertakings. Our Contract Administrators typically handle contract negotiations for projects with constructed values ranging from $20 million to over $200 million, serving clients in both private and public sectors, domestic and foreign markets. You will understand and apply a thorough knowledge of the principles governing the business terms and conditions of contracts being negotiated.

Responsibilities

• Reviews client contracts to identify risks and ensure conformity to Company policy.
• Leads negotiations with federal and commercial customers.
• Proposes alternative text/clauses to client contracts, as appropriate for the Company business.
• Ensures that the contract is thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues prior to submitting to management for approval.
• Participates as a member of the negotiating team, consisting of business development and project management personnel, for establishing business terms and contract conditions.
• Monitors and administers the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Advises the Contracts Manager regarding scope, financial, and risk issues of prime contracts.
• May be responsible for overseeing a significant portion of the contract administration activities within designated Company‑wide market areas.
• Solves significant prime contract problems, taking independent action as prescribed by project procedures.
• Provides guidance and direction to lower‑level Contract Administrators, as appropriate.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 15+ years of prime contract administration experience required.
• Active Top Secret SCI security clearance required.
• Thorough knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration.
• Ability to perform in a lead capacity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Holidays.

Pay

Salary range: $134,100.00 – $241,400.00