Government Contracts Manager

Fluke, a Fortive company, is seeking a Government Contracts Manager to support the growth of our U.S. Government business as part of the Legal organization. This role serves as a key business partner, directly enabling revenue growth by supporting compliant participation in U.S. Government opportunities while protecting the company from regulatory and contractual risk.

You will act as a recognized subject matter expert in U.S. Government contracting regulations, interpreting and applying complex and often ambiguous regulatory frameworks (e.g., FAR/DFARS) and translating them into clear, actionable guidance that supports business decisions and mitigates risk. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is both strategic and hands‑on, while also advising on complex regulatory interpretations impacting business decisions.

• Provide transactional legal support and guidance across the full lifecycle of U.S. Government contracts
• Support proposal development, writing, and submission of high-quality responses to direct U.S. Government RFIs, RFPs and RFQs and advising on contract structure, risk and compliance
• Negotiate and review awarded contracts and modifications to ensure alignment with Fluke’s offerings and scope of delivery

• Interpret, analyze, and provide guidance on FAR, DFARS, GSAR, and other agency-specific regulations, including areas that require judgment due to ambiguity or lack of precedent
• Provide practical, risk‑based guidance to stakeholders on contract terms, compliance obligations, and negotiation strategy

• Partner with internal stakeholders to support compliant deal execution
• Act as a primary interface with government contracting officers and customers

• Support compliance activities including audits, reporting, and contract documentation
• Monitor and evaluate regulatory changes and advise on their practical application and business impact, including recommended actions
• Develop and deliver training on government contracting requirements and best practices
• Drive process improvements using the Fortive Business System (FBS) to improve efficiency and reduce risk

• 8+ years of experience in sales‑side contracts management within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and related federal contracting frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations and apply sound business judgment
• Proven project management, prioritization, and critical thinking skills
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and discernment in ambiguous or evolving regulatory situations
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder influence skills

• Experience working directly with DoD, GSA, DOE, or similar agencies
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and compliance requirements (e.g., CMMC)
• Experience supporting both hardware and software/SaaS contracts

• Contracts are executed efficiently while maintaining full regulatory compliance
• Stakeholders are empowered with clear, actionable guidance
• Risks are proactively identified and mitigated
• Business decisions are made with confidence, supported by clear interpretation of regulatory requirements and well‑articulated risk tradeoffs
• Government contract opportunities are successfully enabled through balanced, risk‑informed decision‑making
• Legal support is delivered with a high degree of accuracy, ownership, and attention to detail across the full lifecycle
• Processes are continuously improved to support growth and scalability

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is  -