Senior Contracts Manager II

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the full contract lifecycle for government agreements, including NDAs, services agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and order forms.
• Negotiate contracts with federal, state, and local agencies and government integrators, balancing risk management with business objectives.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with contract requirements, including flow-down clauses, reporting obligations, and government-specific certifications (e.g., FAR/DFARS, FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-171).
• Support contract pursuits and proposals, including review of RFP/RFQ terms, development of compliance matrices, and coordination of required representations and certifications.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders—Legal, Finance, Security, Business Development and Defense Technologies Programs—to ensure contract terms align with ICON’s technical capabilities, pricing structures, and security/compliance frameworks.
• Maintain contract records and manage data related to key terms, renewals, and deliverables.
• Develop scalable contracting processes and playbooks to streamline government sales while managing legal and regulatory risk.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on implications for government contracts and compliance programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of experience in government contracting, contract management, or technology transactions, with significant exposure to U.S. federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Strong background negotiating and managing agreements with U.S. government agencies or prime contractors.
• Familiarity with public sector compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, CMMC, ITAR/EAR, government data rights).
• Demonstrated ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgment in highly technical, fast-moving environments.
• Tech-forward and process-minded with the ability to be comfortable with legal technology platforms and enjoy improving how work gets done.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to distill complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for business teams.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented, with a proactive mindset and a drive to add value beyond the task at hand.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• JD, law degree, or relevant contract management certification (e.g., NCMA CPCM/CCCM) preferred but not required.
• Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience working in a high-growth technology company or government integrator is a strong plus.