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title: 'Senior Contract Vehicles Manager at Agile Defense'
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# Senior Contract Vehicles Manager at Agile Defense

- **Company:** Agile Defense
- **Location:** Mclean, VA
- **Compensation:** $125k–$135k
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/agile-defense/8e9032b7-03ad-4091-a1bb-6589f88ecf31

## Job description

## About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1943 Job Title: Senior Contract Vehicles Manager Location: Hybrid preferred, open to remote for the right candidate Travel: up to 10% per month Position Summary The Senior Contract Vehicles Manager is responsible for the administration, oversight, compliance, and maintenance of the company’s portfolio of GWACs, IDIQs, BPAs, and MACs, as well as contracts corporate accounts and portals. The role ensures accurate data, compliant reporting, accessible systems, and smooth coordination with internal and external stakeholders. This role partners closely with Delivery, Project Control (PC), Accounting, Information Security, Personnel Security, Pricing, Procurement, contracts team members and other functional teams to ensure compliant, efficient, and effective contract vehicle execution and maintenance. The Senior Contracts Vehicle Manager serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, customers, Contracting Officers, and prime teaming partners, while leading initiatives to improve contract vehicle management processes, mitigate risk, and support company growth.

## Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on contract vehicles within the Contracts function, providing guidance, mentoring, training, and consultation to contracts team members and cross-functional partners. May directly supervise and manage contracts team member(s), including performance management, coaching, professional development, and career growth. Support hiring activities, including resume review, interviewing, selection, and onboarding activities for new contracts personnel. Lead contracts team operations as designated by the Vice President of Contracts, including but not limited to facilitating weekly team meetings, managing data calls, and designing and delivering internal contracts-related training programs. Contracts Management & Negotiation Lead and support the negotiation of contract vehicle artifacts, including but not limited to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Teaming Agreements (TA), Prime Contracts and Subcontracts, license agreements, and other contractual instruments as applicable. Serve as the primary interface with Contracting Officers, prime contractors, and prime teaming partners on GWACs, MACs, IDIQs, and BPAs, building strong working relationships and ensuring clear, effective communication, Support delivery and growth teams in understanding and communicating contracting vehicle options and pathways to current and potential customers and Contracting Officers. Advise internal stakeholders on vehicle related contractual terms and conditions, required flow-downs, risks, opportunities, and impacts to program execution. Partner with procurement to ensure timely and accurate vehicle flow downs, including terms and conditions, LCAT requirements, ceiling rates, reporting, and other vehicle related requirements. Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration Spearhead process improvements for Agile Defense that increase overall efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness in relation to contract vehicle management. Lead cross-functional collaboration with Delivery, Project Control (PC), Accounting, Information Security, Personnel Security, Procurement, Pricing, and other teams to align contract processes with business objectives. Document and track vehicle compliance, ensuring all requirements are communicated and monitored for timely and accurate completion, including bid/no-bid selections, proposals submissions, sales traction, and other requirements. Serve as an internal partner and escalation point to resolve complex, cross-functional contract vehicle related issues. Identify and implement new ideas to streamline contract vehicle-related workflows and improve coordination across functions. Compliance, Risk Management & Governance Spearhead preparation for and lead participation in all assessment and audit activities related to contract vehicles, including GSA MAS annual assessments, ensuring compliance through thorough preparedness and risk mitigation. Interpret and apply FAR/DFARS and other regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance across all contract vehicle phases. Serve as a resource for compliance-related questions and escalation issues across the company Documentation & Record Keeping Document and maintain accurate contract vehicle records, key contract data, briefs, and supporting materials in accordance with company policies and audit requirements. Ensure all vehicles are properly documented in CAB artifacts and other reference documentation. Participate in cross-functional workflows to support contract briefs, reporting, audits, and internal and external requests for information. Required Qualifications Demonstrated experience company initiatives resulting in process improvements, efficiencies, and positive business outcomes. Proven experience managing contract vehicles and related compliance activities. Experience in reviewing, editing, and compliant execution of contract vehicle agreements. Extensive experience managing the full lifecycle of contract vehicles, including pre-award, award, execution, and closeout. Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting requirements. Experience advising program teams on contractual risks, opportunities, and flow-down requirements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail. Ability to identify and implement new ideas to streamline and improve business processes across contracts and other functions. Ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environments Demonstrated ability to build strong internal and external relationships.

## Preferred Skills & Competencies

Ability to manage competing priorities and heavy workloads using effective time management techniques. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and demonstrate flexibility. Demonstrated initiative, drive, and commitment to continuous improvement. Strong negotiation skills with an ability to balance business objectives, risk, and compliance.

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

## About Agile Defense

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Agile Defense delivers advanced digital transformation, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions to support critical national security and civilian missions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Enlightenment Capital; last private equity round in November 2022)
- **Headquarters**: McLean, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: Year not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, National Security, Defense, Civilian Government
- **Target customers**: U.S. federal government (defense and civilian agencies), B2G (business-to-government)
- **Mission/Purpose**: “Bring adaptive innovation to support our nation’s most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility.”

## Products & Services
- **Digital Transformation**: Applying advanced services, capabilities, and solutions securely to enhance mission operations and achieve optimal outcomes.
- **Data Analytics**: Leveraging a data-driven approach to deliver insights that accelerate decision-making.
- **Cyber**: Delivering Cyber Systems and Cyber Operations capabilities to defend against advanced and emerging cyber threats.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $110M (as of latest data); 816 employees ( -7.4% YoY)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 
  - **Investor**: Enlightenment Capital (private equity sponsor)
  - **Partners**: AWS, Microsoft, Atlassian, ServiceNow, Snowflake, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Red Hat, GitLab, and many more.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Headcount declined 7.4% year-over-year, but job postings increased 133.9% year-over-year.
  - Active job postings: 131 (as of Sep 2026).
  - Recognized as Washington Post Top Work Places 2023, 2024, and 2026.
  - ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001 certified; CMMI DEV/SVC ML3 appraised.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Certifications & Compliance**: ISO 9001, 20000-1, 27001; CMMI ML3; critical for government contracts.
- **Extensive Partner Ecosystem**: Ties with major cloud/platform providers (AWS, Microsoft, ServiceNow, etc.) and security vendors (CrowdStrike, Splunk, Recorded Future).
- **Mission Focus**: Deep expertise in national security and civilian missions, with global presence (North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East).
- **Award-Winning Culture**: Consecutive Washington Post Top Workplaces recognition reinforces employer brand.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling digital transformation, data analytics, and cyber capabilities for U.S. government clients.
- Investing in innovation through “Agile Labs” and research.
- Expanding hiring in key technical areas (Data Scientist, Splunk Architect, Cyber Incident Handler, AI SME).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and “elite teams” working on high-impact national security projects.
- **Work Policy**: Some roles are listed as “Remote – Regular Remote” (e.g., certain positions on Lever job board), but many roles likely require clearance and on-site work.
- **Benefits**: Competitive health plans, education and certification reimbursement, paid parental leave, PTO, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance program, referral bonuses up to $2,500.
- **Recognition**: Washington Post Top Work Places 2023, 2024, 2026; Glassdoor rating 3.9/5 (287 reviews) with work-life balance 4.1/5.
- **Professional Development**: Knowledge-sharing sessions, team-building activities, ongoing training.

## Sources
1. [Agile Defense About Page](https://agiledefense.com/about/)
2. [Agile Defense LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/agiledefense)
3. [Agile Defense Careers Page](https://agiledefense.com/careers/)
4. [Agile Defense Open Positions (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/agile-defense)

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