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Epiq Solutions · 1 day ago

Contract Manager

Mount Airy, MD

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $155K/yr

10+ years exp

Epiq Solutions is a company that develops cutting-edge software-defined radio products for various domains. They are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead contracting activities, draft and negotiate contracts, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with various internal teams.

Information TechnologySoftwareWireless

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Kirsty Williams

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including customer agreements, prime contracts, subcontracts, supplier/vendor contracts, software licensing agreements, NDAs, and teaming agreements

Work with Supply Chain to ensure all subcontracts include proper flow-down clauses, data rights, IP provisions, export control, and cybersecurity requirements

Escalate and collaborate with Legal Counsel on non-standard terms, high-risk provisions, or deviations

Maintain and manage contractual record-keeping via a contract repository system. Track key milestones, renewals, amendments, deliverables, and change orders

Interact with business teams to monitor parties’ compliance with contract obligations (deliverables, warranties, service levels), and handle modifications or extensions as needed

Ensure contracts meet internal policy standards, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations. Administration of some contractual/FAR requirements (e.g. small business subcontracting plans, commercial item justifications, related supplier flowdowns and questionnaires)

Work closely with Program Managers, Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Finance to translate contractual requirements into actionable plans, schedules, and work breakdowns

Review proposals and bid documents to identify contractual risk and provide clarity on terms

Communicate obligations and risks to internal stakeholders in non-legal language, facilitating alignment and accountability

Assess contract risk and recommend mitigation strategies (indemnities, liability limitations, insurance, dispute resolution, etc.)

Administer and monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations (FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, CMMC, NIST)

Support contracts compliance reviews, audits, governmental oversight engagements (e.g., DCAA, DCMA), contract closeouts, and compliance investigations

Prepare executive-level summaries of contract health, risk, and opportunities

Deliver insights and recommendations to leadership to support strategic decision-making

Develop and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, checklists, and workflows

Lead or participate in selecting, configuring, and driving adoption of a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and recordkeeping systems and contract tools

Conduct training or awareness sessions for business teams on contract best practices, roles, and responsibilities

Qualification

Government contracting experienceFARDFARS knowledgeContract negotiation skillsAnalytical skillsProject management skillsCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailIntegrityOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Law, Project Management, or a related field

10+ years of experience in government contracting and commercial contracts for technology —especially with defense or other regulated industries

Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and cybersecurity contract clauses

Advanced issue-spotting, analytical, drafting, redlining, and negotiation skills

Proven ability to collaborate across functions (Engineering, PM, Procurement, Finance)

Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and project management skills

Ability to manage multiple, complex contracts and priorities in a fast-paced environment

High integrity, attention to detail, and confidentiality

Some limited travel will be required (approximately 10%)

Preferred

Prior experience in audits, government oversight, or contract compliance (DCAA, DCMA)

Demonstrate experience with international contracting (Direct Commercial Sale [DCS] and Foreign Military Sales [FMS] Contracts) as well as denied party screening

Familiarity with product development, embedded systems, or communications technologies

Advanced degree or legal qualification (JD, LL.M., or similar)

Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (e.g. NIST 800-171, CMMC)

Active US Government Security Clearance or the ability and willingness to obtain a Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which requires US citizenship