Lead Contracts Manager - NSS Cyber Contracts

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for a Lead Contracts Manager for its National Security Sector (NSS) Cyber Contracts team in Colorado Springs. The role brings advanced contract management expertise to an advanced technology company, acting as a trusted advisor and team member who solves complex problems. It covers the full lifecycle of government acquisition, from early stages to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Capture, implement and manage proposals and contracts across various markets, touching every element of government acquisition.
• Review and analyze solicitations for potential risks, guide proposed proposal strategies and advise leadership on risk mitigation.
• Provide full lifecycle support focused on terms and conditions negotiation, white paper and proposal support, project execution and risk mitigation for Other Transaction (OT) prototype and follow-on production contracts or agreements.
• Advise account executives and program leadership on contract types, regulatory and corporate policy compliance, organizational conflict of interest, risk management, mitigation and intellectual property negotiations, and monitor operational performance.
• Support complex contract activity requiring the development of specialized contract vehicles and techniques.
• Train account teams on the unique characteristics of OTs.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience with contract administration.
• Experience in negotiations or proposal preparation supporting government or commercial work.
• Knowledge of Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO) or Other Transactions (OTs).
• Ability to support complex contract activity and to train account teams on OTs.
• Bachelor's degree.
• TS/SCI clearance; applicants are subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information access.

Nice to have

• 2+ years of experience executing OTs, including prototypes and those transitioning to production.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• NCMA Professional Certification.

What we offer

• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave and professional development.
• Tuition assistance, work-life programs and dependent care.
• A recognition awards program for exceptional performance.
• Projected annual salary range of $99,000 to $225,000 USD.