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We serve as a partner at the intersection of innovation and our clients' needs, efficiently crafting meaningful user experiences for government and commercial customers. By breaking down complex problems to their fundamental elements, we create modern digital solutions that drive efficiencies, maximize taxpayer dollars, and deliver essential outcomes that serve the people.
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Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Analyst to support a federal government program while also contributing to the contract operations of our growing organization. The Contracts Analyst will be responsible for reviewing, managing, and tracking subcontractor and vendor agreements, ensuring full compliance with prime contract requirements, federal acquisition regulations, and program-specific contractual obligations.
This role is critical to maintaining contract integrity, ensuring vendor accountability, and supporting compliant execution across all activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and manage all task subcontracts and vendor agreements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with prime contract requirements.
- Ensure 100% compliance with contract terms, including flow-down requirements, reporting obligations, and performance standards.
- Monitor subcontractor deliverables to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and contractual commitments.
- Track and maintain contract documentation, including modifications, amendments, Statements of Work (SOWs), and vendor agreements.
- Collaborate with program management, procurement, finance, and legal teams to support contract lifecycle activities.
- Ensure subcontractors comply with federal regulations, including applicable FAR/DFARS clauses and agency-specific requirements.
- Support vendor onboarding, including review of contractual documentation and compliance verification.
- Assist in monitoring contract performance metrics and identifying potential risks or compliance gaps.
- Maintain accurate records in contract management systems and ensure audit readiness at all times.
- Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and analysis as required.
- Provide guidance on contractual interpretation and ensure consistent application of contract terms across vendors.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, Contract Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in contracts administration, contracts analysis, or procurement support.
- Experience working in federal government contracting environments.
- Strong experience reviewing and managing subcontracts, vendor agreements, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Demonstrated understanding of FAR/DFARS regulations and federal contracting compliance requirements.
- Experience ensuring compliance with contract terms and monitoring vendor performance against contractual obligations.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex contractual language.
- Experience supporting audit activities and maintaining contract documentation in compliance with federal standards.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- High level of attention to detail and organizational discipline.
- Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong collaboration skills across legal, finance, procurement, and program teams.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
- Must reside in the Continental US.
- Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience supporting CMS, healthcare, or other federal mission-driven programs.
- Familiarity with CCIIO or similar federal financial/program oversight contracts.
- Experience using contract management systems or enterprise procurement tools.
- Knowledge of cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, and fixed-price contract structures.
- Certification such as CPCM, CFCM, or NCMA credentials (preferred but not required).
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