Senior Federal Contracts Manager

Code Metal, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Hybrid or remote work arrangement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Code Metal, Inc. seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead government contract administration across the full lifecycle. You will review, negotiate, and manage prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and OTAs.

The role collaborates with Growth, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Engineering to manage risk and support proposal development. You will monitor contract performance, coordinate post-award actions, and maintain audit-ready

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant government contracts experience.
• Associate degree in Business, Contracts Management, Finance, Law, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
• Experience administering and negotiating contracts for OTA, SBIR/STTR, and non-traditional DoD vehicles.
• Experience supporting high-growth small businesses and transitioning R&D to production.
• Understanding of IP, data rights, and commercialization considerations for defense contractors.
• Experience negotiating prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and NDAs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Administer federal contracts, subcontracts, and other agreements throughout the lifecycle.
• Review, negotiate, and manage prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, and consulting agreements.
• Interpret terms and advise stakeholders on rights, obligations, risks, and compliance.
• Lead contract negotiations with government agencies, prime contractors, and partners.
• Coordinate contract modifications, funding actions, option exercises, and post-award activities.
• Review solicitations and acquisition documents to identify risks and compliance requirements.
• Support proposals by reviewing solicitation requirements and ensuring compliance.
• Maintain contract files and audit-ready documentation.
• Monitor contract performance for deliverables, reporting obligations, and milestones.
• Collaborate with Execution Teams to resolve contractual issues.
• Monitor changes to regulations and advise leadership on impacts and risk.
• Develop and improve internal contract management processes and SOPs.
• Maintain knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other regulations.
• Support contract closeout activities and record retention.
• Provide contract guidance and training to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Government contracts

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in Business/Contracts/Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Contract management software

Job description

Code Metal, Inc. seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead government contract administration across the full lifecycle. You will review, negotiate, and manage prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and OTAs.

The role collaborates with Growth, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Engineering to manage risk and support proposal development. You will monitor contract performance, coordinate post-award actions, and maintain audit-ready