Legal Contract Manager, Public Sector

6 hours agoLeadSalary: 216K - 240KWashington DC, USALegalJobs by OpenAI

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About the Role

You will manage government contracting activities with U.S. federal, state and local customers and partners. You will negotiate agreements, administer contracts, ensure compliance, support proposals, and build scalable contracting processes, working closely with legal, go-to-market and capture teams.

Requirements

  • 7+ years in government contracting, contract management or technology transactions with FAR/DFARS exposure
  • Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance
  • Strong background negotiating agreements with U.S. government agencies or prime contractors
  • Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, CMMC, ITAR/EAR, government data rights
  • Ability to operate autonomously in fast-moving environments
  • Experience using AI tools to automate legal and compliance workflows
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • JD or contract management certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full contract lifecycle for government agreements
  • Negotiate contracts with federal, state and local agencies and integrators
  • Ensure compliance with flow-down clauses, reporting obligations and certifications such as FAR/DFARS, FedRAMP, CMMC and NIST 800-171
  • Support contract pursuits and proposals including RFP/RFQ review
  • Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Security, Capture/Proposals and Product
  • Maintain contract records and data on key terms and renewals
  • Develop scalable contracting processes and playbooks
  • Monitor regulatory developments and advise on implications

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer HSA contributions
  • Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter pre-tax accounts
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid parental leave up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents
  • Paid medical and caregiver leave up to 8 weeks
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays and company office closures
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits
  • Relocation support
  • Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends