Federal Contracts & Compliance Lead

Vannevar Labs; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote friendly with WeWork access

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO and year-end downtime

Job summary

Vannevar Labs is seeking a Contracts Manager to scale our legal and compliance operations. You will build and maintain government contract files, ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, and support negotiations with customers and vendors in a dynamic startup environment.

The role requires 3+ years in government contracting, experience with OTAs/GWACs, and a proactive, organized approach. Travel onsite may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of government contracting experience required.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements required.
• Experience negotiating government contracts and subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain government contract files and workflows.
• Build AI-native workflows into contract management and compliance processes.
• Maintain registrations and disclosures in SAM.gov, PIEE, CPARS, and related systems.
• Negotiate and administer agreements with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Monitor contract performance on complex government programs and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Government contracting

FAR/DFARS

OTAs & GWACs

Negotiation

Compliance programs

Contract management

Data-driven decisions

Security clearance

Tools

SAM.gov

PIEE

CPARS

Excel/Spreadsheet

Job description

Vannevar Labs is seeking a Contracts Manager to scale our legal and compliance operations. You will build and maintain government contract files, ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, and support negotiations with customers and vendors in a dynamic startup environment.

The role requires 3+ years in government contracting, experience with OTAs/GWACs, and a proactive, organized approach. Travel onsite may be required as needed.