Contracts Manager — Federal (DoD) & State Agencies

Contracts Manager — Federal (DoD) & State Agencies

Part-Time | Remote | 25–30 Hours Per Week

Schedule: Monday–Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Pay: $36 - $41 
Travel: Limited travel may be required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support our growing federal and state government contracting operations. This is a part-time remote position ideal for a contracts professional with strong experience in DoD contracting, FAR/DFARS compliance, and full contract lifecycle management.

This role works closely with Business Development, Finance, and leadership teams to support proposal efforts, contract administration, compliance, and contract vehicle management. The right candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

Contract Management

Manage full lifecycle government contracts from pre-award through closeout

Review solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) for compliance and risk

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, and modifications

Administer CLINs, funding, periods of performance, and flowdown requirements

Proposal & Business Development Support

Support capture and proposal activities for federal and state opportunities

Review solicitation requirements and compliance matrices

Assist with contract type recommendations (CPFF, T&M, FFP)

Support labor category mapping, teaming strategies, and pricing coordination

Contract Vehicles & Systems

Maintain registrations and compliance in SAM.gov, SBA, PIEE, and related systems

Support management of GSA schedules, IDIQs, and task orders

Coordinate contract setup activities in ERP/project systems

Compliance & Financial Coordination

Ensure FAR/DFARS compliance and audit readiness

Coordinate with Finance and Accounting on billing setup and revenue recognition

Monitor contract funding, ceilings, burn rates, and modifications

Support contract closeout activities and issue resolution

Qualifications

Required

5–8 years of government contracting experience with DoD and/or state agencies

Strong working knowledge of FAR and DFARS

Experience with federal contract vehicles and SAM.gov administration

Experience supporting full contract lifecycle activities

Familiarity with Costpoint or similar ERP/project management systems

Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field

Experience supporting joint ventures and teaming agreements

Familiarity with DCAA audits

Experience with CPFF, T&M, and FFP contracts

NCMA certifications such as CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM

Prior military or DoD experience

What We’re Looking For

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

Schedule & Work Environment

Part-time position working approximately 25–30 hours per week

Work hours will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday–Friday

Remote work environment with flexible scheduling within business hours

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

Flexible remote work schedule

Opportunity for long-term growth and potential future full-time consideration

Summit is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Summit gives preference to protected veterans. 

Position descriptions serve as a guideline and may not be construed as a guarantee of employment.  Summit is an at-will organization.