Senior Government Contracts & Compliance Strategist

Ansys; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansys Government Initiatives, LLC (AGI) seeks a Sr. Manager, Government Contracts & Compliance Counsel to lead U.S. government contracting, compliance, and complex aerospace/defense programs.

This role reports to AGI General Counsel and collaborates with the Contracts team to guide proposals, execution, disputes, and closeout. You will provide practical legal guidance across the full program lifecycle—from capture and proposal development through contract formation, performance, and

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
• JD from an accredited U.S. law school; bar admission.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 7+ years of total experience in government contracting or related practice.
• Demonstrated expertise with FAR/DFARS and federal contracting compliance.
• Ability to independently own matters and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate across technical, operational, and leadership teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contract interpretation, performance obligations, schedule and cost issues, changes, claims, and dispute-avoidance strategies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate U.S. government contracts, FAR/DFARS-based agreements, and related docs.
• Review subcontracts, teaming agreements, SLAs, NDAs, and other agreements for the department.
• Provide guidance on clause applicability, data rights, IP allocation, warranty, risk, and remedies.
• Support Business Development, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Finance during pursuits and negotiations.
• Counsel on procurement integrity, cost accounting, audits, and cybersecurity compliance (including CUI).
• Lead internal investigations, mandatory disclosures, and regulatory compliance efforts.

Skills

FAR/DFARS

Contract negotiation

Compliance risk mgmt

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willing

Security clearance eligible

Education

J.D. from US law school

State bar admission

Job description

Ansys Government Initiatives, LLC (AGI) seeks a Sr. Manager, Government Contracts & Compliance Counsel to lead U.S. government contracting, compliance, and complex aerospace/defense programs.

This role reports to AGI General Counsel and collaborates with the Contracts team to guide proposals, execution, disputes, and closeout. You will provide practical legal guidance across the full program lifecycle—from capture and proposal development through contract formation, performance, and