Lead Specialist - Contracts

$108,000 - $146,000/Yr

Maximus Services - Tysons, VA

Full-time - Senior

Tysons, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lead Specialist - Contracts at Maximus Services, LLC is responsible for managing the complete contract lifecycle, from proposal to post-award, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. This role involves advising various programs, collaborating with project managers, and interacting with multiple departments to protect the company's interests with federal customers. The position requires a strategic approach to contract management and oversight of negotiations, policies, and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the policies for the company, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other regulations and company directives.
• Oversee review of proposals and contract actions processed for the company prior to signature or negotiation.
• Implement contract policies, procedures, and other business and contractual or compliance matters affecting the business unit.
• Manage and direct subcontract completions and close-out process.
• Oversee and monitor negotiation of contractual agreements on terms and conditions that are in the best interest of the company and its client.
• Work on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.
• Implement strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Establish and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
• Regularly interact with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.
• Involved in developing, modifying, and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and may also have company-wide effect.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in federal contract management.
• Experience with GSA Schedules and GWAC Contracts, Small Business Regulations, Organizational Conflict of Interest, Regulatory Compliance, Employment and Service Contract Regulations.
• Contract Management Systems experience is a plus.
• NCMA certification is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in federal contract management systems.
• Knowledge of employment and service contract regulations.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan