Sr. Staff Contracts Manager

Shield; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in the United States seeks a detail-oriented Contracts Manager to support defense simulation contracting operations. You will handle the preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts and subcontracts to help ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies.

The role requires strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and related defense contracting rules, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with legal, procurement, and program teams in

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and defense contracting regulations.
• Experience preparing, negotiating, and managing contracts and subcontracts.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage compliance across programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, and manage contracts and subcontracts.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, and program teams.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

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. 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 contracts.