Contracts Manager

🕒 August 27

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

👔 Manager

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Code Metal

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2023

🚀 Aerospace

🚘 Automotive

🎖️ Defense

Aerospace • Automotive • Defense

Code Metal is a B2B software company that provides verifiable code translation and automated toolchains to convert high-level research/AI code into low-level, standards-compliant, production-ready software for mission-critical systems. It combines AI-guided translation, static analysis, automated test-generation (including MCDC), formal verification, and target-specific optimization to produce traceable, safety- and compliance-checked code (C/C++, Rust, VHDL, CUDA, OpenCL, etc. ) that can be deployed across chips and embedded platforms. The platform targets defense, aerospace, automotive, semiconductor and robotics customers who need guaranteed functional equivalence, safety compliance, and chip portability.

📋 Description

• Administer a portfolio of federal contracts, subcontracts, and other contractual agreements throughout the contract lifecycle • Review, negotiate, and manage prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, consulting agreements, and other business agreements • Interpret contractual terms and advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and compliance requirements • Lead negotiations with government agencies, prime contractors, and commercial partners while protecting company interests • Coordinate contract modifications, funding actions, option exercises, period-of-performance extensions, and other post-award activities • Review solicitations, RFPs, RFIs, OTAs, SBIR/STTR opportunities, and acquisition documents for contractual risks and compliance requirements • Support proposal development by reviewing solicitation requirements and preparing representations and certifications • Maintain contract files and documentation for audit readiness and regulatory compliance • Monitor contract performance, deliverables, reporting obligations, and milestones • Collaborate with Execution Teams to resolve contractual issues and support successful program execution • Monitor changes to federal acquisition regulations and agency policies and advise leadership on business impacts and risks • Develop and improve contract management processes, templates, and standard operating procedures • Maintain working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other applicable acquisition regulations • Support contract closeout, including final deliverables, property disposition, and record retention • Provide contract guidance and training to internal stakeholders

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant government contracts experience • Associate’s degree in Business, Contracts Management, Finance, Law, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience • Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) • Demonstrated experience administering and negotiating contracts supporting innovative defense acquisition pathways, including Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, SBIR/STTR awards, and other non-traditional DoD vehicles • Experience supporting high-growth small businesses transitioning from research and development into production and commercialization through programs such as APFIT, STRATFI, TACFI, or similar defense innovation initiatives • Strong understanding of contractual, intellectual property, data rights, and commercialization considerations associated with small business and non-traditional defense contractors • Experience negotiating and managing prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and nondisclosure agreements • Strong understanding of contract funding, modifications, options, deliverables, and contract administration principles • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive leadership, customers, and government representatives • Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities • Preferred: Experience with GWAC, Schedule, and IDIQ contract vehicles • Preferred: Working knowledge of export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR • Preferred: Experience supporting invoicing, funding tracking, contract value management, indirect rate considerations, and revenue recognition requirements • Preferred: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace • Preferred: Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance • U.S. work authorization is required; U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain project assignments involving security clearance

🏖️ Benefits

• Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision • 401k with 5% matching • Paid Time Off (uncapped vacation, plus sick and public holidays) • Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement • Relocation assistance for qualifying employees • Pay strives to be at the upper end of the salary range