**MANTECH** seeks a motivated, experienced, and career-oriented **Senior Contracts and Acquisition Officer** to lead enterprise-level acquisition and procurement activities in support of the Army CIO Headquarters in **Fort Belvoir, VA** . This is a hybrid role onsite in Fort Belvoir or the Pentagon as needed. This senior role requires expert-level understanding of federal acquisition regulations, contract strategy, and vendor management to guide procurement operations in a high-impact, mission-focused environment. This position will serve as a strategic liaison between MANTECH, government Contracting Officers, DCMA, and internal teams. They will be responsible for shaping procurement approaches, ensuring compliance, and leading the full contract lifecycle across a portfolio of complex IT and cybersecurity initiatives. **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** + Lead all aspects of federal contract execution, including acquisition planning, source selection support, post-award administration, and compliance oversight. + Collaborate directly with DCMA, Contracting Officers, and oversight bodies to ensure proper execution and alignment with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations. + Provide strategic guidance to internal and external stakeholders on the structure, negotiation, and administration of a wide range of contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, IDIQ). + Draft and review acquisition documentation including statements of work (SOWs), justifications, approval packages, subcontractor agreements, and funding modifications. + Analyze risk exposure in contracts and develop mitigation strategies; oversee contract change processes and ensure proper documentation flow and audit readiness. + Serve as a compliance authority for subcontractor engagement, contract deliverables, and vendor reporting obligations. + Support proposal development and pricing strategy in response to RFPs, task order competitions, and re-competes, in collaboration with business development and pricing teams. + Mentor junior contracting and procurement staff and provide training on procurement best practices, FAR/DFARS interpretation, and compliance workflows. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in acquisition, business, finance, legal, or a related field, and 12+ years of experience in federal procurement, acquisition, or contract management OR 15+ years of progressively responsible acquisition experience in lieu of a degree, with demonstrated leadership in DoD or federal contracting environments. + Extensive hands-on experience leading government procurement programs, including contract structuring, negotiation, and compliance management. + Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other federal acquisition policy frameworks. + Demonstrated ability to work across functional lines with legal, program management, subcontractors, and government points of contact. + Skilled in risk analysis, contract execution, and stakeholder communication. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience supporting Army, DoD, or Intelligence Community programs in IT, cybersecurity, or digital modernization. + Professional certifications such as CFCM, FAC-C, or DAWIA Level III in Contracting. **Clearance Requirements:** + Must be a US Citizen with a current/active Secret clearance. **Physical Requirements:** + Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working on a computer. + Must be able to communicate and exchange information with coworkers, leadership, and government stakeholders. + Must occasionally move about within the office to access equipment, files, and workspaces. ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.