Federal Contracts Lead, Government Programs

Quartermaster AI

Virginia (MN)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

Quartermaster AI is seeking a Contracts Manager for Government Programs to own the federal contract lifecycle end to end. You will govern negotiations with government officers and prime contractors, ensure bid compliance, and drive post-award actions, funding, and program-level contract management.

You will become the primary voice for U.S. Government contracting, shaping the function as we scale in defense and government programs, while collaborating with proposal, finance, and program teams.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in federal government contracting or equivalent.
  • Hands-on track record negotiating and executing contract actions.
  • Extensive knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government workflows.
  • Ability to read technical volumes and translate scope into CLINs.
  • Ability to explain risk judgments to leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead government negotiations with contracting officers and prime contractors.
  • Review solicitations for compliance and support bid responsiveness.
  • Own pre- and post-award contract actions; funding, modifications, and closeouts.
  • Negotiate NDAs, teaming agreements, and subcontracts.
  • Maintain SAM.gov registrations and representations.
  • Align cost volumes, rate structures, and contract reporting with delivery.
  • Protect IP rights and ensure government-funded work remains owned.
  • Advise teams on FAR/DFARS compliance throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Federal contracting
Contract lifecycle
FAR/DFARS
Technical acumen
Risk judgment
Written comms
Cross-team collab
Startup mindset

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Quartermaster AI is seeking a Contracts Manager for Government Programs to own the federal contract lifecycle end to end. You will govern negotiations with government officers and prime contractors, ensure bid compliance, and drive post-award actions, funding, and program-level contract management.

You will become the primary voice for U.S. Government contracting, shaping the function as we scale in defense and government programs, while collaborating with proposal, finance, and program teams.

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