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Contracts Manager

📍 Arlington, VA 💰 80,000 – 149,000 USD / yr 🕒
Work Model
📍 Arlington, VA
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
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📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Contracts Manager to support our Federal Contracts Team. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement to include a combination of in-office and remote scheduling and will be based in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Contract administration for US Federal contracts and subcontracts where AECOM is the subcontractor, Data collection, entry, maintenance & analysis in support of various reports, databases, and ad hoc requests. Will interface with other contract managers and senior members of the department on contractual record keeping, database maintenance, process improvement initiatives, and other items required to support the contract administration function. Administrative support and additional tasks in support of the above requirements as necessary Serve as the primary project interface with the client's contracting official where so designated. Review and approve the application of accurate contract rate data in the preparation of proposal and contract information. In conjunction with the Project Manager, develop the negotiation strategy and plan/lead, where appropriate, conduct contract negotiations with the client.

Skills, and Abilities Required

Attention to detail and accuracy Good work ethic assuring goals are met in a timely manner Excellent analytical thinking and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment. Demonstrate good working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, both orally and in writing knowledge of government procurement processes and procedures is required Working foundation or understanding of risk management, assessment, and planning as well as possess the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, love challenges and details, be resourceful, and have great organizational and time management skills. Possess the ability to manage and support multiple contract types and task orders concurrently and respond to project/client directives and requests involving financial information, and contract compliance. Good reading and research analysis skills Ability to work independently or on a team Good people skills offering effective customer support and client satisfaction. Ability to represent AECOM in a professional manner.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree + 4 years of Federal Contract administration experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

4-10 Years of experience in related field is a plus One of the Following National Contract Management Association certifications: CFCM or CPCM Working knowledge of SharePoint 2016+/O365 SharePoint Online, power BI, and Salesforce Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Additional Information

This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization. Relocation and/or per diem benefits are not offered. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $80,000.00 - $149,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10107187

Business Line: Geography OH

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: AME Support

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

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