Government Contracts Lead – Compliance & Strategy

Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc.; Albany (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc. in Albany, Oregon, is seeking a Government Contracts Manager to serve as the primary SME for government contract compliance.

The role interprets contractual and regulatory requirements, manages compliance activities, supports bids and proposals, and helps ensure OFD meets obligations as a government contractor, focusing primarily on DoD work. The ideal candidate has federal contract experience, knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and DAWIA certifications preferred; strong leadership

Qualifications

• Experience administering federal contracts, subcontracts and flow-downs, interpreting terms and assessing risk.
• Government experience as 1102 Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer preferred.
• Experience managing federal contract actions typically ranging from $100K to $50M.
• DAWIA/Defense Acquisition Corps certification preferred.
• Experience with DoD, DLA or other federal government contracts preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS and government acquisition regulations with practical guidance.
• Working knowledge of CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS cybersecurity requirements and CUI.

Responsibilities

• Serve as OFD's subject-matter expert on government contract compliance and contract administration.
• Review, interpret, and administer government solicitations, contracts, subcontracts, modifications and related agreements to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Advise leadership on contract requirements, regulatory obligations, and business risks associated with government contracting.
• Manage compliance with FAR, DFARS, SAM.gov registrations, certifications, reporting, and contract records.
• Lead company-wide compliance with government contracts related to cybersecurity, ethics, labor requirements, subcontract management, disclosures, training, and recordkeeping.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to implement contractual requirements, maintain audit readiness, and support government and customer reviews.
• Monitor regulatory changes, assess compliance risks, and develop corrective actions, policies, and internal controls.
• Support government proposals, contract actions, audits, disputes, and other compliance matters in coordination with leadership and legal counsel.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis.
• Be responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflect positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Embody OFD’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department and company culture.

Skills

Government contracts

Contract compliance

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc. in Albany, Oregon, is seeking a Government Contracts Manager to serve as the primary SME for government contract compliance.

The role interprets contractual and regulatory requirements, manages compliance activities, supports bids and proposals, and helps ensure OFD meets obligations as a government contractor, focusing primarily on DoD work. The ideal candidate has federal contract experience, knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and DAWIA certifications preferred; strong leadership