Job Details:

Job Description:

Join Altera as a Federal Contract Manager! The Federal Contract Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of federal government contracts and subcontracts, ensuring the organization remains in 100% compliance with federal regulations while mitigating legal risk. This role serves as the primary liaison between the company and Government Contracting Officers (COs), and the company and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lifecycle Management: Manage the "Cradle-to-Grave" contract process, including RFP analysis, proposal development, negotiation, administration, and closeout.

• Compliance Oversight: Act as the subject matter expert on Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

• Negotiation: Lead negotiations on complex terms, conditions, and pricing with government agencies and prime contractors.

• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Subcontract Management: Oversee the issuance and management of subcontracts, ensuring mandatory flow-down clauses are included.

• Audit Support: Serve as the lead point of contact for DCAA/DCMA audits and ensure all documentation is always “audit-ready”.

• Contract Types: Manage a diverse portfolio including FFP, CPFF, CPIF, and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements.

• Strategic Bidding: Advise leadership on the pros/cons of different contract vehicles.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Government, or a related field.

• Minimum: 5+ years in Federal Contract Administration or Management.

• Experience with full life cycle contract management for CPFF, FFP, and T&M government and commercial contracts.

• A strong working knowledge of US Government contracting including FAR/DFARS experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. You are highly respected amongst your peers and/or counterparts and known as someone who gets things done.

• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

Massachusetts, United States (Remote)

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.