Senior Contracts Manager – Contracts & Proposals

What Impact You'll Have

GRVTY is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to support our Operational Sectors/Business Units, Proposals and Business Development organizations. In this role, you will lead all pre-award contracting activities for competitive proposals — from NDAs/Teaming Agreements through subcontracts/prime contracts and proposal volume development/compliance reviews through contract closeout.

What You'll be Owning

Lead and manage the full pre-award contracting lifecycle for competitive proposals, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NDAs/Teaming Agreements. Coordinate review and execution of agreements with internal legal counsel and senior leadership.

Work independently, as well as part of a team in a very fast-paced environment, quickly escalate risks to VP of Strategic Acquisition.

Proactively review, shred and advise on solicitation documents (RFPs, RFIs, Sources Sought) to identify contractual risks, terms and conditions concerns, and compliance requirements. Collaborate with proposal tams to develop compliant and competitive proposal sections, including Section L/M analysis, representations and certifications, and assumptions. Be a volume lead/book boss for proposals.

Develop close, trusted and differentiated business relationships with customer Contracting Officers and Primes in addition to internal GRVTY stakeholders.

Maintain and manage a rich repository of contracting documentation to ensure timely execution/administration and upmost data integrity.

What You Must Have

US Citizenship

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility

Ability to report into a classified SCIF facility full-time (with occasional work flexibility, as needed, when previously coordinated with VP of Strategic Acquisition).

Bachelor’s degree in business, contract management, law, or related field required

8+ years of experience in government contracts administration, with at least 4 years focused in the defense or intelligence community

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals and contracts portfolio in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment with a solid working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency supplements

Experience supporting proposal efforts on complex government contracts (Cost-plus, T&M, FFP, LOE, etc.) – to include efforts requiring certified cost or pricing data

Deep understanding of Organizational Conflicts of Interest and development and management of OCI Mitigation Plans – ability to lead OCI training and OCI vetting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present positions clearly to internal & external stakeholders; quickly synthesizing info for decisions

Ability to develop solutions to problems on complex work and execution challenges – understanding change management fluently and training program teams

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products and SharePoint; understanding of financial systems and the purchasing process

What Would be Nice to Have

Previous supervisory experience

Experience with export/ITAR requirements and licensing

Experience with Small Business Subcontracting Plans and reporting

Familiarity with commercial licensing, data assertions and intellectual property

Experience and familiarity with Westfields and classified networks (CWAN/etc.)

Masters degree or related contracting/law certifications

• Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
• We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
• Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

The pay range for this position is: $160,000 - $185,000

• Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
• We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
• Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

Virginia Pay Range

$160,000 — $185,000 USD

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision

Health Savings Account with company contribution

Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401k with generous company match

Training and Development Opportunities

Award Programs

Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [email protected] or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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