Contracts Manager

Job Title: Contract Manager Federal Health Research Programs Job Description The Contract Manager oversees the full lifecycle administration, negotiation, and management of complex federal contracts, subcontracts, and research-related agreements that support health research and public health programs. This role serves as a key contracts resource for projects funded by agencies such as NIH, CDC, FDA, and HHS, ensuring strict compliance with contractual requirements, federal regulations, and organizational policies. The Contract Manager independently manages a portfolio of federal awards, provides expert guidance on contract administration and compliance matters, supports audits, and partners closely with program teams, finance, legal, and research operations to ensure successful contract execution and ongoing performance. Responsibilities Manage the full lifecycle of federal contracts, subcontracts, task orders, and research-related agreements, from initial negotiation through closeout. Negotiate, structure, and administer complex contractual agreements with federal agencies, subcontractors, and research partners. Ensure all contractual obligations, deliverables, reporting requirements, and funding actions are accurately documented and properly executed. Support proposal submissions by reviewing contract terms, contributing to pricing and proposal reviews, and assisting with contract transition activities for newly awarded work. Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency-specific requirements, federal cost principles, and internal organizational policies. Monitor contract performance to identify potential compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Support internal reviews, sponsor audits, and government audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit inquiries. Maintain accurate and complete contract records, documentation, and files in accordance with organizational standards. Draft, review, and administer research-related agreements, including subcontracts, Data Use Agreements (DUAs), Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs), research collaboration agreements, and confidentiality agreements. Coordinate closely with legal, compliance, finance, and operational stakeholders to facilitate timely execution of contracts and research agreements. Serve as a contracts subject matter expert to project managers, principal investigators, and operational leaders, providing guidance on contract requirements, compliance, and risk management. Interpret contractual terms and conditions and advise project teams on obligations, limitations, and risk mitigation strategies. Track contract funding, periods of performance, option years, and key contractual milestones to ensure continuity of operations and timely actions. Support issue resolution between sponsors, vendors, and project teams, including addressing contract disputes, clarifications, and modifications. Maintain contract data and documentation within enterprise contract management systems such as Deltek Costpoint. Generate contract status reports and portfolio updates to inform leadership and project teams of current obligations, risks, and opportunities. Assist with contract forecasting and resource planning activities to support organizational growth and program sustainability. Review NIH and FDA contract modifications to assess impact on scope, funding, and compliance requirements. Negotiate subcontract terms with research partners to align with prime contract requirements and organizational policies. Coordinate with finance teams regarding funding actions, invoicing requirements, and cost principles to ensure proper financial management. Review compliance requirements and audit documentation to maintain audit readiness and support continuous improvement in contract administration practices. Manage data-use and research collaboration agreements involving complex health data sets and research partnerships. Advise project teams on con…

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