Contracts Manager - U.S. Public Sector

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Program & Project Management

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Contract Management & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of government contracts, ensuring strict compliance with FAR, agency-specific supplements, and internal corporate policies (e.g., revenue recognition, pricing rules, and approval matrixes).

• Manage contract execution, order conversions, pricing verifications, and contract close-outs.

• Collaborate with Accounts Payable/Receivable to oversee contract invoicing, payments, and administrative systems (e.g., WAWF).

Strategic Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Legal and Deal Strategy teams to maintain product/pricing catalogs and resolve contract performance issues with agency program managers.

• Guide internal stakeholders on public sector procurement, proactively identifying contractual, regulatory, compliance, and financial risks while implementing effective mitigation strategies.

• Evaluate existing corporate agreements to identify operational bottlenecks and propose scalable, strategic solutions.

Enablement & Operational Excellence

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), delivering high-value training to internal teams on public sector procurement processes and best practices.

• Drive continuous process improvements, optimizing legal workflows, contracting tools, and governance strategies.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (J.D. or Master’s in related fields is a plus).

• Experience: 7–10+ years of combined experience managing government contracts within the public sector or a commercial tech/software entity.

• Regulatory Expertise: Deep operational knowledge of:

• Industry Focus: Proven expertise in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and professional services contracting.

• Financial Oversight: Strong background in government financial workflows, including pricing structures, invoicing, and WAWF administration.

• National Security & Compliance: Practical knowledge of compliance, governance, and security considerations relevant to US Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) engagements.

• Business Acumen: Exceptional judgment with the ability to assess risk magnitude in a fast-paced commercial environment.

• Relationship Builder: Proven track record of cultivating trust with internal clients, cross-functional partners, and government contracting personnel.

• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, high-growth, and rapidly evolving landscape.

• Integrity: Uncompromising ethical standards aligned with a values-driven corporate culture.

• U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance: ability to obtain and maintain clearance

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