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Ridgeline International, LLC · 1 day ago

Contracts Manager

Chantilly, VA, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ridgeline International is a mission-focused company dedicated to protecting sensitive national security programs and technologies. They are seeking a Contracts Manager to manage a portfolio of U.S. government contracts, ensuring compliance and supporting proposal development while partnering with various internal teams.

Cloud ManagementCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureMessagingSoftware

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the review, negotiation, and management of government and commercial contracts, subcontracts, and modifications (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQs)

Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations while advising internal stakeholders on contractual risk and mitigation

Partner with Business Development to support proposal development, including pricing strategy, NDAs, and Teaming Agreements

Maintain complete, audit-ready contract files and ensure all contract deliverables are met

Support internal coordination across Security, Finance, Program Management, and Legal to align contract terms with execution needs

Oversee contract administration activities including funding tracking, deliverables, and closeouts

Take ownership of a portfolio of active DoD and IC contracts, leading reviews, any active negotiations, managing execution risks and success from a contracts lens and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS

Partner cross-functionally with BD, Finance, Security, and PMs to support proposals, streamline processes, and improve contract execution

Identify and implement at least one improvement to a contract management process to increase efficiency or reduce risk

Qualification

FAR/DFARS knowledgeGovernment contract managementContract negotiationProposal developmentContract types experienceSolution-oriented mindsetCommunication skills

Required

5 to 8 years of experience in government contract management

Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency supplements

Experience supporting a variety of contract types including FFP, Cost Plus with varying Incentive Fee structures (AF, FF, IF), T&M, and IDIQs

Demonstrated success in proposal development, contract negotiation and advising internal teams

Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across departments along with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Preferred

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Experience supporting classified programs or cleared environments

Familiarity with export control regulations (ITAR, EAR)

Prior experience working with contract management systems or compliance tools

Experience with contract audits and closeouts (DCAA, DCMA)

Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Government, or a related field

Company

Ridgeline International, LLC

Ridgeline is laser-focused on solving our customers’ toughest data challenges.

Founded in 2015

Mclean, Virginia, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.ridgelineintl.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

Enlightenment Capital

2023-12-21Private Equity

Leadership Team

Erik Wittreich

Chief Executive Officer

Michael Stokes

VP of Strategic Engagements

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