Join our team at Signet Technologies, a leading security integrator for the U.S. Federal Government. We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team in Maryland, Virginia, Alabama, and North Carolina. Job Description The Contracts Manager role is critical in managing all aspects of contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and mitigating risks with contractors and sub-contractors assigned to them by the director. This role requires effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, leading negotiations, and contributing to the overall success of the organization, ensuring legal compliance. We value integrity, self-accountability, commitment to communicate openly and consistently, delivering results, and having fun with laughter daily. Responsibilities: - Manage and oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts, from initiation to closeout, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. - Review, draft, and negotiate various contract-related documents, including Nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, master service agreements, riders, vendor agreements, subcontracts, and client contracts. - Oversee contract administration functions, including working closely with sales, program, legal, and business teams on effective contract management. - Manage a variety of contract types, including FFP, T&M;, Labor hour, GSA schedules, IDIQs, BPA agreements, task orders, OTAs, Master Service Agreements, and Cooperative Agreements, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and contract terms and conditions. - Collaborate with Finance and GSA consultants to manage GSA schedule compliance, maintenance, updates, and reviews. - Ensure that all awards and modifications are entered in Costpoint. - Identify and assess potential risks associated with contracts and propose mitigation strategies. - Collaborate with legal counsel to address legal issues and ensure contract terms are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. - Conduct organizational conflict of interest monitoring and related disclosures, coordinate with internal stakeholders to identify correct vertical contract assignment, potential OCI, and recommend mitigation strategies. - Work with Director and actively lead contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to achieve favorable terms and conditions. - Work closely with internal stakeholders, including sales, project management, and finance teams, to facilitate effective communication and understanding of contractual obligations. - Conduct market research on various contract platforms such as USSpending, FPDS, SAM.gov, GSA eBuy to support business development, proposal, and contract award and maintenance activities. - Monitor and enforce compliance with contract terms and conditions. - Develop and implement contract management best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. - Oversight and management for Signet Technologies' GSA Schedule and SAM.gov registrations. - Maintain accurate and organized contract records, including approvals, correspondence, and changes. - Generate regular reports on contract status, highlighting key milestones and potential issues. - Coordinate with Stakeholders to manage Small Business Subcontract Plan, Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLC) reporting, review, and submit Reps and Certs, etc. - Support data collection, analysis, and submission of registration and report data in SAM, GSA Advantage, CPARS, PIEE, WAWF, Deltek, and other contract-related systems as required. - Support Finance, Accounting, and legal by providing contract-related information in support of various audits, inspections, investigations, and legal requests. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) is a plus. - At least 5 years with proven experience as a Contracts Manager in a technology or government contracting environment. - Knowledge of and experience complying with Federal (FAR, DFARS, GSA), State, and Local Government contracting rules, regulations, and contract-specific requirements. - Strong analytical and research skills with basic understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to contracts. - Excellent negotiation and communication skills and work collaboratively with others. - Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously. - Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Requirements - Functional knowledge of Deltek Costpoint. - The job may require lifting objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Accommodations can be provided upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Security Clearances: This position may require a security clearance. The clearance requirements are determined by the agency(s) in which you are assigned. Signet Technologies will sponsor the level of clearance required. However, it will be your responsibility to obtain and maintain your required level of clearance.