McLane Global is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee and administer large federal contracts with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience managing multi-million dollar USDA or similar federal agency contracts, a solid understanding of FAR, AGAR, and a proven ability to manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
Requirements
- Manage all phases of the federal contracting lifecycle (pre-award, award, post-award, closeout) for USDA contracts, including but not limited to program deliverables, IT services, research support, facility operations, and agricultural programs.
- Administer and optimize an active USDA contract supporting food distribution, warehousing, and transportation services.
- Ensure strict compliance with FAR, AGAR, and agency-specific policies and procedures.
- Act as the primary liaison between USDA Contracting Officers and internal teams for all contract matters, including negotiations, modifications, and deliverables.
- Draft, analyze, and negotiate a wide range of contractual documents including subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, and task orders.
- Support proposal and pricing teams by reviewing solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), providing contractual input, and helping shape compliant, competitive submissions.
- Monitor contract performance against deliverables, milestones, and financial benchmarks; identify risks and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Monitor contract scope and identify potential scope creep and partner with leadership to document, price, and formalize out-of-scope work through contract modifications.
- Provide guidance to program management and operational staff on contract interpretation and risk management strategies including supporting weekly customer reviews and internal operating reviews with project management, warehouse, transportation, and accounting teams.
- Maintain contract files and documentation per USDA records management and audit standards.
- Track and manage subcontractor performance and ensure flow-down compliance with USDA-specific clauses.
- Serve as a practical problem solver who can work constructively with government stakeholders while protecting McLane Global’s contractual and financial interests.
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation with an extremely rewarding incentive compensation plan.
- Full Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision effective on the first day of employment.
- 401(k) with Employer Match.
- Paid Holidays.
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick days.
