Contract Manager

Contracts Manager - Hybrid in Washington, D.C. or Vienna, VA

We are seeking a temporary Contracts Manager to support client engagements involving export-controlled commodities, technologies, and services regulated under ITAR and the EAR. This role partners closely with leadership and consulting teams to ensure contracts accurately reflect scope, regulatory considerations, and risk allocation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage client service agreements, statements of work, amendments, and renewals related to export compliance and advisory services
• Support contracts with subcontractors, subject-matter experts, and vendors involved in ITAR and EAR-regulated work
• Partner with consulting, compliance, and operations teams to align contractual terms with regulatory requirements, project scope, and client expectations
• Track and manage key contract terms including deliverables, pricing, confidentiality, data handling, export control restrictions, and termination provisions
• Serve as the internal point of contact for contract interpretation and day-to-day contract questions tied to client engagements
• Support contract compliance throughout the lifecycle of client projects, including scope changes, renewals, and close-out
• Maintain organized contract records and assist with improving templates and contracting processes

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience managing commercial or professional services contracts in an in-house or consulting environment, preferred
• Familiarity with contracts supporting ITAR and/or EAR-regulated services strongly preferred
• Detail-oriented with a practical, business-focused approach to risk
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a client-facing environment

Pay Rate: $60-$80/hour

Benefit offerings available to our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, out associates may be eligible for paid leave including paid sick leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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