Senior Defense Contracts Manager – FAR/DFARS

Lever, Inc.

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Shield AI, a defense-tech leader, seeks aContracts Manager to oversee contracting and subcontracting for defense simulation programs. You will ensure FAR/DFARS/ITAR compliance, negotiate terms, and coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Program Management to align agreements with strategic goals.

You will serve as the main contact for contractual matters, manage performance on large government contracts, and maintain thorough documentation while supporting a hybrid work model with some travel to

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Contracts Management, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in contract management in defense contracting environments.
  • Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, OTAs, ITAR, and government procurement processes.
  • Experience negotiating complex terms and conditions of sale and purchase, and managing government contracts.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Identify appropriate contract vehicles and prepare, review, negotiate, and execute customer contracts and related agreements.
  • Draft and negotiate terms and conditions for subcontracts and supplier agreements.
  • Administer large and complex government contracts, monitor performance and compliance, and lead negotiations.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for contractual matters with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Program Management and other teams to align transactions with Shield AI’s objectives and resolve disputes.
  • Identify regulatory risks and ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other requirements.
  • Assert rights in technical data and software related to government contracts.
  • Maintain records of contract-related activities and manage subcontractor relationships and flow-down requirements.
  • Issue subcontractor RFPs and conduct cost/price analysis as applicable.
  • Coordinate subcontractor proposal evaluations with stakeholders.
  • Develop and monitor a small business subcontracting plan.

Skills

Contract knowledge
Strong communication
Organizational skills
Negotiation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Law, Contracts Management)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shield AI, a defense-tech leader, seeks aContracts Manager to oversee contracting and subcontracting for defense simulation programs. You will ensure FAR/DFARS/ITAR compliance, negotiate terms, and coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Program Management to align agreements with strategic goals.

You will serve as the main contact for contractual matters, manage performance on large government contracts, and maintain thorough documentation while supporting a hybrid work model with some travel to

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