Contracts Manager

ZenaDrone Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ZenaTech in the Metro Washington DC area seeks a Government Contracts Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of federal contracts, from proposal development to execution and close-out, ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will work closely with our business development and drone product teams, maintain registrations (SAM.gov, JCCS, PIEE/WAWF), and monitor regulatory changes to keep contracts competitive and compliant.

Qualifications

• 4+ years federal contracting experience.
• Understanding of FAR/DFARS and government regulations.
• Strong writing and document management abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Aerospace/defense background preferred.
• US Citizenship (or meets FAR/DFARS requirements)

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage government contracts in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Manage government contracting lifecycle (pre-award, post-award, closeout).
• Ensure adherence to FAR/DFARS, NIST 800-171, and other relevant regulations.
• Maintain SAM.gov, JCCS, PIEE/WAWF registrations.
• Support capture and business development strategy.
• Track opportunities in federal portals.
• Develop pricing structures and contract vehicles.
• Monitor changes in government regulations and update processes accordingly.

Skills

Regulatory understanding

Contract management

Written communication

Analytical skills

Tools

SAM.gov

JCCS

PIEE/WAWF

Job description

ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA | FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and expanded its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone to innovate and enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes. ZenaTech serves over 100 enterprise software customers in law enforcement, government, and industrial sectors, with drones used in agriculture, defense, and logistics industries. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and the UAE.

Position Overview

The Government Contracts Manager oversees the full lifecycle of contracts, from proposal development to execution and close-out. This role maintains strong relationships with federal and defense government agencies while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. You will work out of our Federal and Defense Programs Office for ZenaDrone in the Metro Washington DC area. You will interface with our business development and drone product development teams on demos, trials and contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage government contracts in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Manage government contracting lifecycle (pre-award, post-award, closeout).
• Ensure adherence to FAR/DFARS, NIST 800-171, and other relevant regulations.
• Maintain SAM.gov, JCCS, PIEE/WAWF registrations.
• Support capture and business development strategy.
• Track opportunities in federal portals.
• Develop pricing structures and contract vehicles.
• Monitor changes in government regulations and update processes accordingly.

Qualifications

• 4+ years federal contracting experience.
• Understanding of FAR/DFARS and other government contracting regulations.
• Strong writing and document management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Aerospace/defense background preferred.
• US Citizenship (or meets FAR/DFAR requirements)

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge drone technology and AI-driven innovations in a fast growth company with outstanding personal growth potential. Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of drones across multiple industries in a collaborative work environment with a mission-driven team.

We use artificial intelligence to review and screen applications and materials. However, every candidate we move forward with is reviewed and selected, and all final hiring decisions are made by a member of our hiring team.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status.