GSA Schedule & Federal Contracts Manager in Leesburg, Virginia at Lynker Technologies

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced GSA Schedule & Federal Contracts Manager to join our growing team.

Duties of the GSA Schedule & Federal Contracts Manager will include the following:

Role Purpose Owns and manages the organization's GSA Schedule contract(s) and serves as the primary internal resource for federal contract administration, regulatory guidance, and bid protest support. This role ensures the organization maximizes its GSA vehicle while maintaining strong contractual and procedural standing across all federal contracting
activities.

Core Responsibilities

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 adherence to GSA sales reporting, IFF, disclosures, and administrative
  requirements.

• Support Industrial Operations Analyst (IOA) assessments, audits, and contracting
  officer inquiries.

• Advise internal teams on Schedule scope, ordering procedures, and vehicle
  utilization.

Bid Protest & Legal Support

• Provide internal procedural and substantive support for:

• Agency-level protests

• GAO bid protests

• Corrective action engagements

• Draft, coordinate, and review:

• Protest filings and supplemental submissions

• Agency responses and correspondence

• Status reports and declarations

• Support contract claims, disputes, and REAs under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA).

• Serve as primary internal point of contact and coordinator for outside counsel.

Federal Contract Administration & Regulatory Advisory

• Interpret and apply FAR, GSAM, and applicable agency acquisition supplements.

• Advise leadership and program teams on contract rights and obligations,
  regulatory risk, and contractual posture.

• Review solicitations for contractual and regulatory considerations prior to
  proposal submission.

• Support debrief analysis and protest risk assessments.

Pre-Award & Proposal Support

• Review solicitations for contractual and regulatory fit.

• Ensure proposed approaches align with GSA Schedule scope and FAR/GSAM
  requirements.

• Support debrief analysis and protest risk assessments.

Ethics, Integrity & Risk

• Advise on Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI), procurement integrity
  issues, and certifications and representations.

• Support internal inquiries, disclosures, and corrective actions as needed.

Scope Clarification 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.

The GSA Schedule & Federal Contracts Manager selected should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts, Law, Public Policy, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience supporting federal contracts, compliance, or government procurement

The Ideal GSA Schedule & Federal Contracts Manager will have the following:

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 taskorder contracting

Experience supporting one or more of the following:

• Agencylevel or GAO bid protests
• Contract audits (e.g., GSA IOA, OIG)
• Claims, REAs, or CDArelated matters
• Strong written and analytical skills, including the ability to draft and review compliance and protestrelated documentation
• Ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside legal counsel

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.