National Security Government Contracts & Grants Associate

Direct Counsel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Counsel seeks a Government Contracts & Grants Associate in Washington, DC, with 3–5 years of experience to support the National Security practice. You will advise on government contracts and grants, negotiate prime and subcontracts, and handle OTAs and related agreements.

The role includes supporting M&A and financing transactions involving government contracts, with collaboration across teams on national security matters and foreign investment issues.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of government contracts and grants experience.
• Experience with OTAs, SBA/SBIR rules, GSA/FSS programs, and financial assistance agreements.
• Experience with M&A and financing transactions involving government contracts.
• In-house experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with foreign investment, export controls, sanctions, FCC, or FAA matters is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• JD and active bar admission.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on government contracts and grants, including terms, compliance, and administration.
• Negotiate prime and subcontracts, teaming agreements, and related arrangements.
• Advise on OTAs, SBA/SBIR rules, GSA/FSS programs, and financial assistance agreements.
• Support M&A and financing transactions involving government contracts, including due diligence and novations.
• Advise deal teams, clients, and investors on government contracts and grants issues; collaborate with attorneys handling foreign investment, export controls, sanctions, FCC, FAA, and related national security matters.

Skills

Government contracts

OTAs rules

GSA/FSS programs

M&A financing

Foreign investment

Export controls

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Direct Counsel seeks a Government Contracts & Grants Associate in Washington, DC, with 3–5 years of experience to support the National Security practice. You will advise on government contracts and grants, negotiate prime and subcontracts, and handle OTAs and related agreements.

The role includes supporting M&A and financing transactions involving government contracts, with collaboration across teams on national security matters and foreign investment issues.