Associate Contracts Manager

In this role you will lead contract management efforts within the Environment & Planning group, guiding a team to handle proposals, negotiations, and contract administration for a diverse client base. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners and senior leadership to translate strategic goals into effective contracting practices. The position offers exposure to state/local, commercial, and occasional federal contracts, with opportunities to influence risk, compliance, and business growth. This role combines leadership with hands-on contract expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

• Independently manage multiple proposals, negotiations, and contract administration in a fast-paced environment
• Negotiate MSAs, NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Scopes of Work, and other contract documents
• Build relationships with business partners and contract team members
• Develop business/price volumes and assess risks aligning with policies and regulations
• Advise on contract revisions and conduct negotiations to meet client and company needs
• Coordinate contracts and related documents with accounting, legal, and tax functions
• Manage and review team work products and maintain portfolio of active projects
• Delegate workload to ensure effective support for proposal and program teams
• Lead business volume reviews for solicitation compliance and policy adherence
• Provide leadership to develop negotiation, cost/price proposal, and contract administration skills within the team
• Ensure proactive maintenance of contract documentation in line with ICF practices
• Handle multiple priorities effectively

• 5+ years of experience in contracts administration
• 0-1 year of leadership/supervisory experience
• 2+ years of experience with State and Local and/or Commercial contract arrangements

• Excellent oral and written communications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Builds solid business relationships with internal and external customers
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint