Contracts Manager
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Contracts Manager administering and negotiating U.S. government contracts for Code Metal, a defense code-translation company. Advising leadership on compliance, risk, proposals, and contract lifecycle execution.
Responsibilities:
- Administer a portfolio of federal contracts, subcontracts, and other contractual agreements throughout the contract lifecycle
- Review, negotiate, and manage prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, consulting agreements, and other business agreements
- Interpret contractual terms and advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and compliance requirements
- Lead negotiations with government agencies, prime contractors, and commercial partners while protecting company interests
- Coordinate contract modifications, funding actions, option exercises, period-of-performance extensions, and other post-award activities
- Review solicitations, RFPs, RFIs, OTAs, SBIR/STTR opportunities, and acquisition documents for contractual risks and compliance requirements
- Support proposal development by reviewing solicitation requirements and preparing representations and certifications
- Maintain contract files and documentation for audit readiness and regulatory compliance
- Monitor contract performance, deliverables, reporting obligations, and milestones
- Collaborate with Execution Teams to resolve contractual issues and support successful program execution
- Monitor changes to federal acquisition regulations and agency policies and advise leadership on business impacts and risks
- Develop and improve contract management processes, templates, and standard operating procedures
- Maintain working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other applicable acquisition regulations
- Support contract closeout, including final deliverables, property disposition, and record retention
- Provide contract guidance and training to internal stakeholders
Requirements:
- 7+ years of relevant government contracts experience
- Associate’s degree in Business, Contracts Management, Finance, Law, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
- Demonstrated experience administering and negotiating contracts supporting innovative defense acquisition pathways, including Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, SBIR/STTR awards, and other non-traditional DoD vehicles
- Experience supporting high-growth small businesses transitioning from research and development into production and commercialization through programs such as APFIT, STRATFI, TACFI, or similar defense innovation initiatives
- Strong understanding of contractual, intellectual property, data rights, and commercialization considerations associated with small business and non-traditional defense contractors
- Experience negotiating and managing prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and nondisclosure agreements
- Strong understanding of contract funding, modifications, options, deliverables, and contract administration principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive leadership, customers, and government representatives
- Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Preferred: Experience with GWAC, Schedule, and IDIQ contract vehicles
- Preferred: Working knowledge of export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR
- Preferred: Experience supporting invoicing, funding tracking, contract value management, indirect rate considerations, and revenue recognition requirements
- Preferred: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Preferred: Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- U.S. work authorization is required; U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain project assignments involving security clearance
Benefits:
- Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
- 401k with 5% matching
- Paid Time Off (uncapped vacation, plus sick and public holidays)
- Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement
- Relocation assistance for qualifying employees
- Pay strives to be at the upper end of the salary range
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