Contracts Manager

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Our core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data Analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering. Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including: group medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with company match, PTO & Bonus Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave, tuition and training reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and well-being programs. At Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that we have career mentors available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven. If that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you! This position is designated as work-from-home. About the Role: We are seeking a strategic Contracts Manager to lead our contracts management function. This key leadership position will be responsible for overseeing the development, negotiation, and administration of contracts with federal and state government agencies, teaming partners, prime contractors, and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal contracting, strong leadership skills, a history of partnering with operations and growth teams, and a deep understanding of compliance and risk management. This role will also lead the development and implementation of Synergy’s purchasing system, including procurement and subcontracting policies, procedures, internal controls, and supporting technology. An ideal candidate for this role will have experience in managing federal contracts, including firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials, and labor-hour contracts, along with a strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Primary Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement contracts management strategies that align with the company’s strategy, business goals, and growth objectives. Provide leadership and direction to the contracts team. Contract Lifecycle Management: Manage the full contract lifecycle in collaboration with other teams, including support for proposal preparation, negotiation, execution, modifications, compliance, and closeout of government contracts. Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing throughout all phases. Teaming and Subcontracting Agreements: Negotiate teaming and subcontracting agreements with our partners. Ensure appropriate terms, conditions, and applicable prime contract flowdowns are incorporated. Purchasing System Development and Implementation: Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of Synergy’s purchasing system in collaboration with Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders. Establish procurement and subcontracting policies, procedures, approval workflows, and internal controls aligned with applicable FAR and DFARS requirements. Oversee supplier selection, competition and sole-source justifications, cost and price analysis, subcontract flowdowns, and purchasing file documentation. Support the selection and implementation of tools to manage these processes, train employees, and maintain readiness for Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs), as applicable. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to applicable provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other relevant…

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