Director, Contracts Management

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

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The Clearing, Inc.

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51 - 200 employees

💼 Consulting

🤝 B2B

📚 Education

Consulting • B2B • Education

The Clearing, Inc. is a boutique business management consulting firm that partners with top leaders to address strategic and operational opportunities or risks in a human-centered way. Founded in 2009 by Chris McGoff and John Miller, the firm focuses on creating 'clearings' to tackle critical challenges, applying a people-first approach to change and transformation. Their services include culture transformation, strategy implementation, leadership development, customer experience strategy, workplace change, and organizational resilience. Recognized by various accolades, The Clearing emphasizes its commitment to supporting leaders tackling society’s complex problems.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of federal, state, local government, and commercial contracts and related agreements • Review, draft, negotiate, execute, administer, modify, renew, and close out contracts and agreements • Support proposal and capture activities, including solicitation requirements, representations, certifications, and terms and conditions • Lead contract kickoff and closeout activities • Translate contract requirements and funding information into project setup documentation and internal systems, including Costpoint • Monitor compliance with FAR, DFARS, subcontracting requirements, company policies, customer directives, and other government contracting standards • Identify contractual risks, Organizational Conflicts of Interest, compliance concerns, and performance issues • Develop mitigation strategies and recommend corrective actions • Serve as a primary contact for government contracting officers, client representatives, prime contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders • Resolve contract issues and advise teams on contractual obligations, deliverables, funding limitations, reporting requirements, and compliance expectations • Coordinate annual compliance training and maintain completion records for audit readiness • Collaborate with business development, proposal, finance, legal, operations, HR, project control, consulting, and executive teams • Provide strategic guidance on contract interpretation, risk management, operational processes, and program performance • Maintain contract files, databases, representations, and internal business systems • Manage contract compliance and reporting obligations, including TDR and IFF reporting, sales tracking, and audit support • Develop and improve contract management policies, procedures, templates, controls, and best practices • Establish and track contract management metrics and KPIs • Generate reports, analyses, and leadership updates on contract status, compliance, performance, and organizational risk • Manage subcontract administration throughout the subcontract lifecycle • Prepare, negotiate, and administer subcontracts and related agreements • Coordinate subcontractor communications, issue resolution, modifications, renewals, and closeout documentation • Lead pricing proposal and price-volume development for government and commercial contracts • Prepare pricing documentation, spreadsheets, BOEs, rate validations, price narratives, and supporting analyses • Coordinate with finance, program management, business development, subcontractors, and vendors on pricing inputs • Support pricing reviews, fact-finding activities, customer negotiations, contract modifications, and change orders • Maintain pricing files, historical cost data, and proposal records

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered • 15+ years of progressive experience in federal government contract management and administration • NCMA certification (e.g., CPCM, CFCM, CCCM) preferred • Experience managing the full lifecycle of federal contracts and subcontracts • Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, subcontract management, contract types, and government procurement regulations • Experience supporting federal proposal and capture efforts • Ability to identify contractual, operational, and compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies • Experience supporting OCI identification, analysis, and mitigation • Ability to interpret complex contractual language and communicate requirements, risks, and business impacts • Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills • Experience supporting pricing development, price proposals, and contract modifications • Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and applicable pricing and cost principles • Experience preparing and analyzing pricing spreadsheets, BOEs, and proposal documentation • Knowledge of GSA Schedules, T&M, FFP, and other government contract pricing structures preferred • Cross-functional collaboration experience with business development, finance, legal, operations, project control, HR, and executive leadership • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to develop and improve processes, policies, templates, and operational procedures • Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism and accountability • Proficiency in contract management software and tools • Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance and/or positive suitability determination if applicable • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing • Ability to use computers and office equipment • Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 10 pounds • Ability to use judgment, withstand moderate stress, and maintain attention to detail

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity protections • Reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees • Training and career development programs • Potential travel opportunities • Remote work arrangement