Contracts Manager, Lead

Contracts Manager, Lead The Opportunity: As a contract manager on our team, you will use your knowledge to capture, implement, and manage a varied range of proposals and contracts with a focus on complex technical solutions, fixed price outcomes and product delivery that spans cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and mission system modernization. You will guide product delivery and sales teams through the full opportunity lifecycle, providing strategic contracting support grounded in FAR, DFARS, agency‑specific regulations, and other federal or state and local procurement standards where applicable. As a part of our team, you will work closely with business leaders as they launch new products, service offerings and game-changing innovations. You will advise senior leaders on approaches and strategies for monetizing intellectual property. You will leverage your relationship-building expertise with internal stakeholders, key government customers and industry partners to navigate emerging technology trends and shape our go-to-market and contracting channel strategy. You will partner closely with Legal, Finance, Product Management, Sales and Engineering Delivery teams to facilitate compliant, efficient, and timely deal execution while protecting the company’s interests. At Booz Allen, you’ll work with a collaborative team where you’ll leverage your acquisition knowledge to make a positive impact. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have:    5+ years of experience with contract administration and negotiation  3+ years of experience negotiating emerging technologies, including systems development, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity solutions, product negotiations, intellectual property protection, and commercial warranties Experience in negotiating contracts with industry partners, including non-disclosure agreements, partnership agreements, and channel partner relationships Experience in evaluating, negotiating, and executing commercially based U.S. Government contracts for the development and sale of products and technical solutions Experience in evaluating, negotiating, and executing commercial contracts Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Federal agency procurement processes, and Federal contract types such as FFP, OTA, or GWACs Bachelor's degree Nice If You Have:    Experience with alternative contracting methods, including FFP contracting for discrete outcomes, Other Transaction Authority (OTA), Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Knowledge of evolving technology trends Ability to support a quick paced, high-volume, and varied workload Possession of excellent customer relationship development and management skills, including with internal and external customers  Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, to brief senior leaders 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,