Federal Contracts Manager
US$125,000 / yr base salary
Posted 24 Aug 2026
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- Expected experience
- 7–10 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
| Base salary | US$125,000 / yr |
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Field of studyBusiness Administration, Contract Management, Finance, Legal Studies, Public Administration (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsCertified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
Position: Federal Contracts Manager
Department: Leadership
Reports To: Executive Vice President
Location: Lincoln, NE / Remote (Hybrid)
Pay Range: $125k - $170k
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:
The Federal Contracts Manager serves as ECC's internal subject matter expert for federal contracting, supporting business development efforts, ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance, managing post-award contract activities, and coordinating cross-functional teams to successfully execute government contracts. This position is responsible for administering ECC's GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), supporting proposal development, managing contract performance throughout the lifecycle, and serving as the primary liaison between government customers and internal stakeholders.
The Federal Contracts Manager works closely with Business Development, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Legal, and Executive Leadership to maximize federal contracting opportunities while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and contract requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Pre-Award Support
- Support Business Development leadership in identifying federal contract vehicles, acquisition strategies, and pursuit opportunities.
- Review and analyze Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and task order solicitations.
- Coordinate proposal compliance activities to ensure complete and responsive submissions.
- Manage GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) administration, modifications, catalog updates, and pricing maintenance in partnership with ECC.
- Maintain organizational registrations and certifications, including SAM.gov representations
- and certifications.
- Develop and review pricing submissions, contract documentation, and supporting proposal materials.
- Identify contractual risks, compliance requirements, and negotiation strategies during proposal development.
- Support bid/no-bid decisions and contract strategy discussions.
GSA Schedule Administration
- Serve as the primary administrator for ECC's GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).
- Prepare and submit contract modifications, additions, deletions, Economic Price Adjustments (EPAs), and option renewals with ECC.