Senior Contracts Manager

Red River delivers innovative IT solutions to critical challenges facing the U.S. government and other customers.  Red River’s Government Technology Services division helps government agencies enhance their operational efficiency, modernize their IT infrastructure, streamline processes, and improve citizen services.  In support of this mission, Red River is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented individual to assist in the pursuit and administration of service-oriented contracts and subcontracts.  This individual will report directly to the company’s General Counsel. 

Primary Position Tasks:

• Collaborate with other company business units to support the compliant and successful execution of government services contracts and subcontracts.
• Negotiate and administer service contracts in accordance with government regulations and company policies and procedures; negotiate customer changes and modifications to such contracts.
• Negotiate and administer teaming agreements and subcontracts in accordance with government regulations and company policies and procedures, including subcontracts with small businesses.
• Prepare correspondence to and interface directly with customer points of contact.
• Advise and train program teams and management regarding contractual rights and obligations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience Requirements:

• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Approximately eight to nine years of experience working with the federal acquisition process, including negotiation and administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and other types of agreements.
• Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other agency acquisition regulations and terms and conditions.

Preferred Education/Certification/Experience:

• Masters or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline
• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)        

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills, persistence and superior attention to details
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong written and oral communications skills

Special Requirements: The candidate will work from the Chantilly, VA corporate office with occasional travel to support Red River, customers, and partners.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet

Red River is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.

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