Government Contracts Manager

Vannevar•Columbia, WA

20h•Remote

About The Position

Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter adversaries. They are looking for a Contracts Manager to help them stay organized as they scale. The ideal candidate is ambitious, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is detailed, process-oriented, and organized. This role involves creating new tools and processes to improve company operations and efficiency. The Contracts Manager will work within the Legal/GRC team, collaborating with capture, revenue, and finance organizations to build and maintain contract files, assist with government contracts compliance, and develop workflows for new business requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3+ years relevant experience (e.g. government contracting specialist or contracting officer, contracts manager at a defense contractor, or paralegal or legal ops experience)
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and other agency supplements
Experience with Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)
GSA schedules, Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), BPAs, and other multi-award contract vehicles
Experience leading cross-functional projects
A track record of taking initiative and being resourceful to accomplish ambitious goals
Effective organizational skills and ability to juggle many competing priorities
Fluency with spreadsheets, basic statistics, and an ability to use data to drive decisions
Interest in AI/ML, law, privacy, and cybersecurity

Nice To Haves

Experience with government acquisitions via Broad Agency Announcement, Commercial Solutions Opening, SBIR Phase 3, Consortiums, and other unique competitive and non-competitive government procurement types
Knowledge of government contract and subcontract processes including flow downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, close-out and records retention
Experience at a startup, defense contractor, or high-growth technology company
Experience negotiating subcontracts on Federal programs
Active Security Clearance (or ability to obtain one) and willingness to travel onsite.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain government contracts management processes, from pre-contract activities to final contract milestones/deliverables
Build AI-native workflows into contract management and compliance processes – replacing manual review wherever possible
Maintain government contract registration, reporting, and disclosures in government systems such as SAM.gov, PIEE, CPARS, etc.
Assist in negotiating and administering agreements with customers, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring adherence to company policies and government regulations
Provide frontline support for contract-related requests from internal stakeholders; respond to inquiries from customers, subcontractors, and vendors
Monitor contract performance on complex government contracts; identifying and escalating challenges that may threaten performance
Design and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations in support of our federal business including export control/OFAC and FAR/DFARs requirements