Contracts Manager

Job overview

The Contracts Manager role is onsite in Fairfax, VA, with work-from-home flexibility, and pays $140,000–$155,000 per year. The manager leads JANSON’s in-house contracts management function, supporting its military, federal, and commercial client work. The role manages contracts through the full lifecycle, translates requirements into practical business guidance, and builds processes that help teams understand and meet contractual obligations. This work helps identify and address contractual risks before they affect programs, finances, audits, or customers.

What you'll do

• Manage prime contracts, subcontracts, task orders, and related agreements through closeout
• review solicitations, proposals, terms, and amendments
• lead negotiations
• support compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency requirements
• develop subcontract terms and flow-downs
• advise on contract type, funding, deliverables, costs, and data rights
• track obligations and key dates
• support proposal planning and audits
• maintain audit-ready records
• monitor regulatory developments
• develop contracts governance, procedures, processes, and training
• travel up to 20% domestically.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contracts manager

federal contracts

contract lifecycle

far

dfars

subcontracts

contract negotiation

compliance

fairfax va

janson

$140k–$155k/year

up to 20% domestic travel

work-from-home flexibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching incentive
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• professional development opportunities
• work-from-home flexibility.

Why this role

Requires at least seven years of federal procurement and contract administration experience; U.S. citizenship is required, and a Secret clearance is preferred, with ability to obtain and maintain a clearance required for certain programs.

About the employer

JANSON is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.