[Hiring] Federal Contracts & Compliance Manager @Lynker Corporation

Role Description

The Federal Contracts & Compliance Manager will own and manage federal contract administration and regulatory compliance, including GSA Schedule management, FAR/GSAM interpretation, protests, audits, and contractual risk advisory. This role is the authoritative internal resource on federal contracting rules and enforcement exposure.

• Federal Contracts & GSA Schedule Management
  • Serve as owner of the organization’s GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract(s).
  • Manage and oversee:
    • Contract modifications (pricing, SINs, terms)
    • Option renewals and mass modifications
    • Schedule scope determinations and ordering guidance
  • Ensure compliance with GSA sales reporting, IFF, disclosures, and administrative requirements.
  • Support Contractor Assessment Visits (IOAs), audits, and contracting officer inquiries.
• Compliance & Regulatory Advisory (FAR / GSAM / Agency Supplements)
  • Interpret and apply:
    • FAR
    • GSAM
    • Applicable agency acquisition supplements
  • Advise leadership and program teams on:
    • Contract rights and obligations
    • Regulatory risk
    • Compliance posture
  • Develop and maintain internal compliance guidance, policies, and templates.
• Legal, Audit & Protest Support
  • Provide internal legal and procedural support for:
    • Agency-level protests
    • GAO bid protests
    • Corrective action engagements
  • Assist with drafting, coordinating, and reviewing:
    • Protest filings and supplemental submissions
    • Agency responses and correspondence
    • Status reports and declarations
  • Support contract claims, disputes, and interpretation matters under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA), including REAs.
  • Serve as the internal point of contact and coordinator for outside counsel.
• Ethics, Integrity & Risk
  • Advise on:
    • Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)
    • Procurement integrity issues
    • Certifications and representations
  • Support internal inquiries, disclosures, and corrective actions related to compliance issues.
• Pre-Award & Proposal Support
  • Review solicitations for contractual and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure proposed approaches align with:
    • GSA Schedule scope
    • FAR/GSAM requirements
  • Support debrief analysis and protest risk assessments.
• Scope Clarification
  • (Recommended) Provides legal and regulatory support and coordination related to federal contracting activities but does not render formal legal opinions or act as outside legal counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts, Law, Public Policy, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience supporting federal contracts, compliance, or government procurement
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) administration
  • Contract modifications, renewals, and CO engagement
• Working knowledge of:
  • FAR and GSAM
  • Federal acquisition processes and task‑order contracting
• Experience supporting one or more of the following:
  • Agency‑level or GAO bid protests
  • Contract audits (e.g., GSA IOA, OIG)
  • Claims, REAs, or CDA‑related matters
• Strong written and analytical skills, including the ability to draft and review compliance and protest‑related documentation
• Ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside legal counsel

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee