Senior Contracts Manager

Sedaro; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Medical Insurance

Parental Leave

Core hours

Lunch program

Career growth

Job summary

Sedaro is seeking a Contracts Manager to own the full lifecycle of commercial and U.S. Government contracts. You will partner with Growth, Legal, Engineering, Finance, Security, and Program Management to negotiate, execute, and manage agreements enabling our modeling and simulation software for defense and commercial clients.

You will manage contract records, monitor obligations, and drive process improvements, with a focus on scalable contracting practices in a fast-growing startup environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with U.S. Government contracts and commercial contracts.
• Lifecycle management from negotiation to closeout.
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and federal contracting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer commercial and U.S. Government agreements.
• Manage full contract lifecycle including renewals and closeout.
• Maintain organized contract records and monitor obligations and deadlines.
• Coordinate contract execution across internal systems.

Skills

U.S. Government contracting

Contract lifecycle management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Legal Studies/Public Administration

Tools

CLM systems

Job description

Overview

Sedaro is hiring a Contracts Manager to own the full lifecycle of commercial and U.S. Government contracts that power our growth. You will partner closely with Growth, Legal, Engineering, Finance, Security, and Program Management to negotiate, execute, and manage the agreements that enable us to deliver cutting-edge modeling and simulation software to commercial and defense customers.

• Team:Operations, partnering closely with Growth & Legal
  
• Location:In person in Arlington, VA
  
• Ability to obtain a TS security clearance required

Who We Are

Sedaro is a fast-growing startup building the world's most scalable cloud-native modeling and simulation platform for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications. Our software enables organizations to design, analyze, and optimize complex systems faster than ever before.

As a Contracts Manager, you'll play a critical role in enabling Sedaro's growth by owning the end-to-end management of our commercial and U.S. Government contracts. You'll partner closely with Legal, Growth, Operations, Engineering, and Program Management to negotiate agreements, ensure contractual compliance, mitigate risk, and continuously improve our contracting processes. As the company's primary contracts expert, you'll help build scalable systems that support our customers, our teams, and our long-term success.

Who You Are

• You are an experienced contracts professional with a strong understanding of U.S. Government and commercial contracting.
• You haveexperiencemanaging contracts throughout their lifecycle, from negotiation and execution through administration, modifications, and closeout.
• You are knowledgeable inFAR, DFARS, and federal contracting best practices, and can confidently interpret contract requirements while balancing business objectives and risk.
• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple agreements and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• You communicate effectively across technical and business teams
• You take ownership of your work, proactively identify risks, and recommend practical solutions that keep the business moving.
• You enjoy building and improving processes, templates, and workflows that help organizations scale.
• Most importantly, you're excited by the opportunity to help build the contracting function at a scalingstartup and make a meaningful impact across the company.

WhatYou’llDo

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer commercial and U.S. Government agreements, including prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, software agreements, vendor contracts, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including execution, modifications, renewals, option periods, and contract closeout.
• Maintain organized contract records and monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, reporting requirements, and key deadlines.
• Coordinate contract execution and maintain accurate documentation across internal systems.

Benefits

• Equity
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) 4% match
• 100% premium payment for Medical Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Core hours
• Company provided lunches 3x a week
• Professional growth and development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or a related field
• 6+ years of progressive responsibilitymanaging U.S. Government contracts and subcontracts
• Experience leading the development, negotiations, and review of contract agreements for a software (SaaS, PaaS, etc.) business.
• Strong understanding of MOSA compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal contracting practices
• Experience negotiating and administering prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and commercial agreements
• Experience supporting both pre-award and post-award contract activities
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced startup environment
• Strong attention to detail and sound business judgment
• Experience working cross-functionally with business development, legal, finance, and technical teams

Additional Desirable Experience

• Experience at a venture-backed startup or high-growth technology company
• Experience supporting DoW Space Force, Air Force, NASA, NRO, or other federal customers
• Familiarity with SBIR/STTR contracts, OTAs, CRADAs, or other non-traditional acquisition vehicles
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements
• NCMA certifications (CPCM, CFCM, CCCM) or equivalent professional credentials
• Experience implementing or managing contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems
• Juris Doctor (JD) or paralegal experience is a plus