Contracts Manager

Northstrat is seeking a hard-working, driven, self-starter to join our growing Contracts, Pricing, and Procurement Team in the Sterling, VA area. This person will serve as the Contracts Manager within Northstrat's Integrated Intelligence Solutions business supporting an Air Force major systems development and production contract from both a prime contract and subcontract management perspective. The Contracts Manager will act as the senior contracts advisor to the Northstrat Sr. Program Manager in a high energy, dynamic program team, and as the liaison to the Government Contracting Officer. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance is required.  

Responsibilities Include: 

Negotiate NDAs and Teaming Agreements relevant to assigned program(s). 

Direct and coordinate the contract functions with a focus on acquisition client relationship management, terms and conditions, proposal support, project execution, and risk mitigation across the Program.  

Provide expert advice and counsel to program leadership on contractual matters, including advising on contract types, regulatory and corporate policy compliance requirements, organizational conflict of interest, and risk management and mitigation.  

Interface directly with Northstrat senior leadership and program managers and customer contracting officers to address any issues that may arise during Delivery Order capture, proposal development, contract negotiation, execution, or completion. 

Communicate effectively internal to the company with the program management and project control team and attend all regular internal and customer meetings. 

Create and maintain relationships with customers and subcontract partners. 

Respond to proposal and ECP requests. 

Create subcontractor RFPs for Northstrat subcontractors.  

Evaluate subcontractor proposal responses, including conducting cost and price analysis. 

Maintain CPSR-compliant subcontracting files. 

Perform prime contract and sub-contract close-out activities. 

Enter contracts and modifications in Northstrat’s Unanet accounting system. 

Maintain reporting on NDA, TA, contracts, subcontracts and proposals for leadership. 

• Must be a US Citizen with active TS/SCI security clearance.  If you do not have an active TS/SCI clearance, you are ineligible for this role.

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience with contract management, including overseeing large, complex proposals, negotiations, and administration of DoD contracts 

• Experience with pricing and negotiation of commercial and government contractual documents and US government procurement regulations, including FAR and DFARS 

• Experience with serving as a business advisor or key functional integrator, aligning people, processes, and systems to ensure quality support to clients 

• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills. 

• Strong understanding and application of FAR and DFARS. 

• Must be able to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.  

• Problem-solving and time-management skills. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with acquisition clients at Air Force/ Space Force and other DoD Contracting Commands. 

• Experience in a decision-making capacity with contracting, including a warranted government contracting officer or a senior contracts manager position in industry. 

• Experience with managing complex product and solution contracts. 

• Training Certifications in Contracts and Procurement. 

• Experience with an accounting/ purchasing/ contracts system such as Deltek or Unanet. 

Work/Life Balance

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.  

Flex Time

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.

Individual Benefits Account (IBA)

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee.

The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals. The IBA can be used for such things as:

IBA Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee’s monthly compensation rate. That is, the effective dollar amount of this accrual is in addition to an employee’s salary.

Profit Sharing Plan (PSP)

The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds quarterly on the employee’s behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee’s compensation. That is, of the 50% accrual in the IBA, half of the amount accrued is applied to the PSP.

Stock Options

Because Northstrat is an employee-owned company, all new employees are offered stock options. Employees have the opportunity to receive additional stock options based on accomplishment of individual performance goals. Stock owners elect the Board of Directors and are directly impacted by the success of the company.

Lifelong Learning

Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities.

Bring Your True Self

We embrace diversity and encourage inclusion. We support employee led interest groups and challenge our employees to support others and be their best self. We are so true to our beliefs that we offer employee referral incentives. When you like it here, your friends and family will too!

Northstrat is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.