Public Sector Contracts Manager (SLED)

Davenport Group; Lewisburg (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Davenport Group is seeking a Contract Administrator to manage the full contract lifecycle for government customers, with emphasis on SLED and federal accounts. You will coordinate with sales, legal, finance, and procurement to ensure compliant, timely contracts and documentation.

Responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and renewing contracts, while monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring audit-ready files. Occasional travel to support government opportunities may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3+ years related experience.
• 5+ years in customer onboarding or contract administration.
• Experience with government contracts and procurement, preferably including SLED.
• CRM software experience, especially Salesforce.
• Contracts management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for state and federal government customers and prospects on contract inquiries, focusing on SLED requirements.
• Oversee daily contract lifecycle for government accounts: drafting, review, negotiation, execution, renewal; ensure legal accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with SLED procurement regulations, contract vehicles, and cooperative purchasing programs.
• Assist sales in ensuring contracts, quotes/bids, and documentation meet government terms.
• Act as liaison with government contracting officers for terms, insurance, W-9s, registrations, bonding, and compliance docs.
• Track renewals, amendments, extensions, reporting, and certifications; flag risks to sales/leadership.
• Maintain audit-ready contract files per government recordkeeping.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Oral Communication

Teamwork

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Davenport Group is seeking a Contract Administrator to manage the full contract lifecycle for government customers, with emphasis on SLED and federal accounts. You will coordinate with sales, legal, finance, and procurement to ensure compliant, timely contracts and documentation.

Responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and renewing contracts, while monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring audit-ready files. Occasional travel to support government opportunities may be required.