Contracts Manager, Senior

Contracts Manager, Senior

The Opportunity:

As a Supply Chain Administrator, you will assist a team of procurement professionals by managing a portfolio of subcontract agreements and direct procurement requirements. You will balance multiple priorities to help our clients address both their current and emerging needs effectively. These objectives will be accomplished through close collaboration with internal teams, efficient facilitation of information flow across the supply chain, and the development of strong relationships with suppliers. You will ensure that sourcing requirements are met promptly and to the highest standards while negotiating favorable terms to guarantee the timely delivery of quality materials and services. Additionally, you will work directly with leaders throughout the organization to address any issues that may arise during the contracting lifecycle, ensuring that procurement activities remain cost-effective and fully compliant with our approved business systems.

What You’ll Work On:

• Support procurement strategies that align with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Meet performance expectations and objectives ensuring alignment with the market account managers’ overall business strategies.
• Collaborate with program managers, capture teams, and senior leaders to develop accurate demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with demand planners and suppliers to manage inventory levels to optimize availability while minimizing costs.
• Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Provide expert advice and counsel to program leadership on subcontract or direct procurement matters, including advising on contract types, regulatory and corporate policy compliance requirements, organizational conflicts of interest, and risk management and mitigation.
• Interface directly with internal departments to address any issues that may arise during the capture, proposal development, contract negotiations, sourcing, and execution phases.
• Ensure that all procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Work with a group of administrators to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Work with supply chain managers to help identify and support opportunities to provide guidance, advice, support, and knowledge to less-experienced administrators and technical staff.
• Analyze your portfolio to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work with market and supply chain leadership to incorporate data analytics and forecasting tools and techniques to anticipate customer demands, navigate through industry disruptors, and increase operational efficiency.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage a portfolio of procurement requirements and negotiate with vendors and subcontractors to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns proactively to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Prepare and present regular reports to market account managers on procurement performance, including spend analysis, supplier performance metrics, and market trends.
• Utilize insights from data analysis to inform strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement in procurement practices.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with project coordination, supply chain, subcontracts, purchasing, logistics, or operations
• 3+ years of experience in federal procurement or subcontract management, including overseeing proposals, supplier selection and negotiations, and subcontract administration to support U.S. government programs
• Experience working directly with suppliers and their sub-tiers with product delivery
• Experience with procurement software and tools such as ERP systems or e-procurement platforms
• Experience with contract management software and tools
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Excel, Word, or PowerPoint
• Ability to function independently as a self-starter and manage work efficiently
• Ability to collaborate with program leadership and stakeholders to drive delivery of procurements
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.