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Contracts Specialist

Anywhere

**Type:** Contract

**Category:** Legal

**Industry:** Technology

**Workplace Type:** Remote

**Reference ID:** JN -092025-103791

**Date Posted:** 09/21/2025

**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/JO2Jf4

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Description:

The Contracts Manager will serve as an individual contributor, supporting both pre-award and post-award contract activities. This role provides senior-level leadership within the HJF Contracts Department, focusing on proposal support, contract negotiation, compliance, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with federal government contracts and a strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and other regulatory frameworks.

Pay: $55 - $60 an hour

__ _This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._

Responsibilities:

_Pre-Award Activities:_

+ Support proposal development for new business opportunities

+ Review solicitation terms and provide guidance to business development teams

+ Interpret funding requests, regulations, and requirements

+ Respond to RFIs and RFPs/RFQs, offering clause impact analysis

+ Complete compliance matrices for solicitation requirements

+ Analyze and negotiate contract terms and conditions

+ Collaborate with technical teams, proposal managers, and pricing teams

+ Prepare and negotiate NDAs and Teaming Agreements

+ Contribute to process improvement and documentation initiatives

_Post-Award Activities:_

+ Manage a portfolio of domestic and international contracts/subcontracts

+ Process contractual documentation and reports

+ Advise management on contractual rights and obligations

+ Set up contracts in HJF’s contract management system and prepare award briefs

+ Review contractual documents for compliance and risk

+ Engage with federal contracting representatives and clients

+ Respond to audits and compliance inquiries

+ Maintain and update contract files in accordance with regulations and company policies

+ Provide guidance on internal compliance and contribute to contracting strategies

Experience Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

+ 9–10 years of progressive contract management experience with federal government contracts

+ Demonstrated experience with federal agencies

+ Strong knowledge of contract types: CR, CPFF, CPFF-LOE, FFP, T&M, IDIQ

+ Proficiency in FAR and DFARS

+ Experience reviewing budgets and pricing for compliance

+ Proven negotiation and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality and build strong internal/external relationships

+ Exposure to GSA Schedule Orders, BPAs, GWACs, and IDIQs

+ Experience with Oracle Fusion (Projects, Contracts, Grants Management)

+ Familiarity with cost/price analysis and representation/certification documentation

Education Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree is required

_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

_Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [email protected]._

_About Eliassen Group:_

_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

_Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

_Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_