Government Contracts Manager

Applied Intuition•Arlington, VA

1d•$150,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Intuition is seeking an experienced and motivated government contracts professional to join its Legal team. This role will support the Defense vertical's rapid growth by providing legal, contracts, and compliance support for dual-use solutions to the Department of Defense, U.S. defense industry partners, and international defense customers. The position involves cross-functional collaboration with Business Development, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, and Product teams, focusing on proposal development, contracting, FAR/DFARS compliance, and go-to-market strategies to expand the Defense business. Key responsibilities include providing cradle-to-grave contract support throughout the entire lifecycle of government contracts, negotiating NDAs and Teaming Agreements, managing subcontractor and supplier relationships, liaising with contracting officers and teaming partner representatives, offering contractual guidance for business obligations, supporting cost and price buildup development, and building/overseeing compliance programs.

Requirements

Action-oriented mindset with exceptional organizational and communication skills
Desire to be the linchpin that can shepherd a deal from the idea stage to contract award
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
5+ years of experience as a government contracts professional within the U.S. government and/or private industry
Experience in developing and implementing pricing strategies
Experience with contract management for a diverse range of contract types (e.g., FFP, T&M, CPFF) and contract vehicles (FAR based contracts, Other Transaction Authority (OTA), subcontracts, software licenses, GSA schedules)
An active security clearance, or the ability to obtain one
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience at a defense technology company that sells software and/or hardware
Experience with contract management related to Department of Defense programs
Experience with contract management for sales to international defense customers
Exposure to U.S. export controls compliance (e.g., ITAR)

Responsibilities

Provide cradle-to-grave contract support during entire lifecycle of government contracts, including pre-solicitation planning, proposal development, contract negotiations, contract execution compliance, and close-out
Negotiate NDAs and Teaming Agreements with teaming partners
Manage subcontractor and supplier contractual relationships
Manage relationships with contracting officers and teaming partner contractual representatives
Provide contractual guidance for business obligations
Support and lead the development of cost and price buildups
Build, implement, and oversee compliance programs as needed