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Booz Allen

Global consulting in strategy, technology, engineering

Contracts Manager Lead

Full-TimeDeadline 12/8/26
$77.6k - $176k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA+1 moreMore locations: McLean, VA, USA
In Person
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience with contract administration and negotiation.
  • At least 3 years of experience negotiating emerging technologies, including systems development, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity solutions, product negotiations, intellectual property protection, and commercial warranties.
  • Experience negotiating contracts with industry partners, including non-disclosure agreements, partnership agreements, and channel partner relationships.
  • Experience evaluating, negotiating, and executing commercially based U.S. Government contracts for the development and sale of products and technical solutions.
  • Experience evaluating, negotiating, and executing commercial contracts.
  • Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Federal agency procurement processes, and Federal contract types such as Firm-Fixed-Price, Other Transaction Authority, and Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • U.S. citizenship.
Responsibilities
  • Capture, implement, and manage a varied range of proposals and contracts focused on complex technical solutions, fixed-price outcomes, and product delivery spanning cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and mission system modernization.
  • Guide product delivery and sales teams through the full opportunity lifecycle by providing strategic contracting support grounded in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, agency-specific regulations, and other applicable procurement standards.
  • Advise senior leaders on approaches and strategies for monetizing intellectual property.
  • Navigate emerging technology trends and shape go-to-market and contracting channel strategy with internal stakeholders, government customers, and industry partners.
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, Product Management, Sales, and Engineering Delivery teams to facilitate compliant, efficient, and timely deal execution while protecting the company's interests.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with alternative contracting methods, including Firm-Fixed-Price contracting for discrete outcomes, Other Transaction Authority, Small Business Innovation Research, and Foreign Military Sales.
  • Knowledge of evolving technology trends.
  • Ability to support a fast-paced, high-volume, and varied workload.
  • Customer relationship development and management skills with internal and external customers.
  • Verbal and written communication skills to brief senior leaders.

About the company

Booz Allen Hamilton helps government agencies, corporations, and non-profits solve complex technical and strategic problems through strategy, technology, and engineering consulting. Its strengths include cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital transformation for defense, intelligence, and civil sectors. It delivers services via long-term contracts, project-based work, and recurring engagements, blending domain expertise with advanced tech. Its goal is to help clients anticipate threats, optimize operations, and transform organizations in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Tysons, Virginia

Founded

1914

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 fiscal 2026 backlog hit $40 billion; book-to-bill reached 1.7x.
  • August 24, 2026 Ultra acquisition strengthens defense technology and can lift margins.
  • Cyber and national security revenue grew despite civil weakness in Q2 fiscal 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue fell 8.1%; civil demand stayed delayed.
  • 2025 layoffs cut 2,500 jobs, signaling further civil restructuring into 2027.
  • If federal agencies shift to in-house AI tools, Booz Allen’s consulting model erodes.

What makes Booz Allen unique

  • Aug. 24, 2026: Ultra Mission Solutions adds encrypted edge-compute and defense software.
  • Booz Allen’s Vellox suite targets autonomous intrusions with deception defenses.
  • Its $40 billion backlog and national-security focus outlast civil procurement swings.

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