Contracts Manager - Federal

Ready to Ignite your career and work alongside some of the most innovative and brightest professionals in the GovCon Industry? Ignite is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Contracts Manager to lead and build our corporate contracts organization. As our Contracts Manager you will provide a strategic business mindset, build lasting relationships, and deliver balanced and equitable business deals ensuring the long-term, mutual success of Ignite and its Clients. Your Role: Provide government contractual expertise and leadership. Lead the preparation, negotiation, and administration of all contracts and ensure they meet legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements. Build and maintain relationships with the Government Contracting Officer or Prime Contractor. Negotiate NDA's and TA's; and conduct OCI screenings. Participate in the development and review of proposals. Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation approaches. Interpret contract terms and communicate and/or mitigate subsequent issues. Monitor contract performance and compliance to ensure deliverables and milestones are met in accordance with contract terms. Work independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments to include proposals and contract risk reviews. Lead contract negotiations with government agencies, subcontractors, and vendors. Ensure compliance with Contracts policies and guidelines as well as with US Government laws and regulations. Interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions, resolving any issues related to scope, schedule, or cost in coordination with project Identify potential risks associated with contractual rights, obligations, and agreements and work with management to develop strategies to mitigate risks. ·Oversee the close-out process for completed contracts, ensuring all final deliverables, payments, and documentation are completed and filed in accordance with company and contractual requirements. Prepare and maintain contract-related documentation and reports, including performance tracking, change orders, and contract modifications. Assist in audits and internal/external reviews as required by government or regulatory bodies.