Senior Staff Contracts Manager

Shield; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical Coverage

Mental Health Support

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Onsite Gym

Job summary

Shield is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead cradle-to-grave contract administration for defense-related programs, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS/ITAR and company policies. You will negotiate complex terms, manage subcontracts, and coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Program Management to align on strategic objectives.

The role requires 8+ years in contract management, with emphasis on government contracts such as CPAF, CPFF, FFP and T&M.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of contract management experience, preferably in defense contracting, cradle-to-grave administration for CPAF/CPFF/FFP/T&M.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS/ITAR and government procurement processes.
• Experience negotiating complex terms and conditions and managing government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, and manage contracts and subcontracts to ensure FAR/DFARS compliance and company policy.
• Issue RFPs and conduct cost/price analysis to support negotiations.
• Coordinate subcontractor evaluations with Program Management and other stakeholders.
• Maintain complete and organized contract records; manage subcontractor relationships and defense flow-down requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ownership

MS Office

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Law/Contracts Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Contracts Manager to join our team supporting defense simulation contracting operations
• In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts and subcontracts to help ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations and company policies
• Support business development and customer growth by identifying appropriate contract vehicles; preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and executing customer contracts, nondisclosure agreements, memoranda of understanding, teaming agreements, statements of work, and other agreements; and preparing contract documentation for compliant proposals
• Support Supply Chain by providing guidance on and drafting and negotiating terms and conditions for subcontracts and supplier agreements
• Administer large and complex government contracts, including monitoring performance and compliance, managing modifications and amendments, and leading key negotiations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters involving customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Program Management, and other internal teams to align transactions with Shield AI’s strategic objectives, address contractual issues, and resolve disputes
• Identify contractual and regulatory risks and coordinate with Legal and other compliance functions to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other applicable requirements
• Identify and assert appropriate rights in technical data and computer software in connection with government contracts
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting and maintain complete and organized records of contract-related activities and documentation. Manage subcontractor relationships and ensure subcontractor records are accurate, complete and in compliance with defense flow down requirements
• Issue subcontractor RFPs and conduct cost or price analysis, when applicable, to assess price reasonableness and support negotiations
• Coordinate and document subcontractor proposal evaluations with Program Management, technical personnel, and other stakeholders, as applicable
• Develop and maintain a small business subcontracting plan and monitor performance against the plan

Benefits

• Excellent Medical Coverage
• Mental Health Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Hours
• Onsite Gym (DC)
• Gym Discount (San Diego)
• Free Parking
• Competitive Compensation
• Stock Benefits
• 401K Services and Match

This position requires an individual with strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other relevant regulations associated with defense contracts8+ years of experience in contract management, preferably in a defense contracting environment providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support for CPAF, CPFF, FFP and T&M government contractsExperience negotiating complex terms and conditions of sale and purchase, and managing government contractsBachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Law, Contracts Management, or a related fieldStrong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, OTAs, ITAR, and government procurement processesAbility to work independently as well as support multiple stakeholders in a rapid pace environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)Exceptional communication and organizational skills and strong attention to detailExperience with software licensing and development contractsCertification in Contracts Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM, or similar)