Federal Contracts Manager
ECCPosition: 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. Manage GSA sales reporting and Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) requirements. Maintain contract compliance with GSA regulations and reporting obligations. Coordinate labor category, product, and service updates across departments. Monitor changes to GSA policies and communicate impacts to leadership and stakeholders. Support GSA Contractor Assessments, Contractor Assistance Visits (CAVs), and Industrial Operations Analyst (IOA) reviews. Contract Administration & Post-Award Management Manage federal contracts, task orders, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements from award through closeout. Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, GSAM, agency supplements, and applicable government contracting regulations. Monitor contract performance for compliance with contractual requirements, deliverables, schedules, and reporting obligations. Coordinate subcontracting plans, reporting, and subcontract compliance activities. Track contract funding, modifications, option periods, and key milestones. Maintain complete and accurate contract records and documentation. Review and negotiate modifications, amendments, and contractual changes. Oversee contract closeout activities and final reporting requirements. Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, financial, operational, and compliance risks. Internal Coordination & Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Finance to support invoicing, contract funding, revenue tracking, and financial reporting. Coordinate with Operations regarding staffing, resource planning, and project execution. Support Engineering teams in understanding and responding to technical contract and proposal requirements. Partner with Legal to review contract terms, conditions, risk factors, and compliance matters. Support exec…