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Sr Contracts Manager (Hybrid)

Parsons Corporation

Centreville, VA · HybridJob$134–241K/yrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$134–241K/yr
Location
Centreville, VAHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Parsons seeks a senior contracts manager to lead contract administration for complex, high‑value projects, leveraging finance management expertise and ensuring compliance across federal and commercial contracts. The hybrid role offers opportunities to influence business terms, mentor staff, and contribute to innovative solutions in defense and infrastructure markets.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Contract ManagementContract AdministrationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipPC Software

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree15+ Years Prime Contract Administration ExperienceTS/SCI Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Ready to put your contract skills to work with departments and teams that change the fabric of our community? Do you have an eye for details? Put your contract management expertise to work on complex projects. Parsons is now hiring Sr Contracts Manager for our growing business.

Hybrid role in VA or DC area

How you will make a difference

Parsons extensive experience combined with your finance management skills, including drafting contracts, and identifying potential conflicts. At this level you will monitor and administer the business provisions of prime and subcontracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. In this role, you will perform prime contract administration assignments for all phases of the most demanding contractual undertakings. Our Contract Administrators typically handles contract negotiations of projects with constructed values in the $20 to $200+ million range, with clients in the private and public sectors of both domestic and foreign markets. You’ll understand and apply a thorough knowledge of the principles governing the business terms and conditions of contracts being negotiated.

Responsibilities

  • Reviews client contracts to identify risks and to ensure conformity to Company policy.

  • Leads negotiations with federal and commercial customers.

  • Proposes alternative text/clauses to client contracts, as appropriate for the Company business.

  • Ensures that the contract is thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues prior to submitting to management for approval.

  • Participates as a member of the negotiating team, consisting of business development and project management personnel, for establishing business terms and contract conditions.

  • Monitors and administers the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.

  • Advises the Contracts Manager regarding scope, financial, and risk issues of prime contracts.

  • May be responsible for overseeing a significant portion of the contract administration activities within designated Company wide market areas.

  • Solves significant prime contract problems, taking independent action as prescribed by project procedures.

  • Provides guidance and direction to lower level Contract Administrators, as appropriate.

  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree

  • 15+ years of prime contract administration experience is required

  • TS/SCI clearance

  • Requires a thorough knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts

  • Incumbent must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills

  • Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration

  • Ability to perform in a lead capacity is also required

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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