Government Contract Manager

Government Contract Manager

IPG DXTRA

$100,000 - $110,000

tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, D.C., Washington

Jun 05, 2025

Government Contract Manager (similar in level to Senior Finance Manager) 2024

Job Summary

Our team in Washington, DC is seeking a Government Contract & Pricing Manager to be involved in all facets of government contracts. You will report directly to the Executive Vice President, Finance - South Region. This is a hybrid role with the expectation that you will work from the Washington D.C. office at least three times a week.

Responsibilities

Provides guidance to internal teams on relating to contract and task order regulations and requirements.

Maintain and update internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all government requirements

Assist in the evaluation of RFPs and Task Orders and existing contrac modifications/amendments for business and financial requirements

Monitors primary Weber Shandwick project (contract) progress and partner/subcontractor performance to flag substantive or administrative problems and work w/ teams to outline corrective action with respect to modifications in program/project content, direction, funding, staff levels, etc.

Focal point for all communication with law, finance and business team disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes

Manages contract change control process (internally) and helps prepare package for client submission and review

Lead contract renewal process for various contracting vehicles including GSA, BPA and IDIQ

With appropriate IPG legal coordination, analyzes significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure. Inter-Agency Partnerships, Subcontracts & Vendors*

Support contract and subcontract negotiations

Work with Project Managers in creating purchase orders, subcontractor and vendor selection, travel compliance and compliance w/ prime contract/task orders

Oversees competitive bid process for outside partners and/or prepares justification memoranda for funding and implementation of inter-agency agreements or subcontracts

Tracks implementation and evaluation of inter-agency agreements or subcontracts to ensure acceptable quality and conformance to agreed requirements

Maintain adequate back up documentation and files for competitive and sole source arrangements Financial and Business

Maintain adequate systems for compliance with government cost accounting standards

Prepare and submit annual incurred cost proposal and provisional rates using SAP and Excel

Submit filings with appropriate government agencies including small business, and GSA Industrial Funding Fee (IFF)

Monitor the actual indirect rates during the year

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors' degree and 6+ years' experience with government contracts & pricing

Extensive working knowledge in GAAP, FAR, FTR and government cost accounting standards

Additional Qualifications:

Ability to work with all levels of people across functional organizations within the company and the Government

Knowledge of advanced functions in Excel

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Detail oriented and able to work independently

Prior working experience with CMS, CDC, and GSA; and Experience performing full accounting cycle is a plus

The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k (with employer match)

Tuition Reimbursement

Juice Money - $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul

MyDays - Flexible holiday schedules

Short-Term Disability

Paid Employee Family Leave

Family Building Benefit

Washington DC Salary range: $100,000 - $110,000

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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