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Sr. Staff Contracts Manager

Shield AI· Legal Division – Corporate Legal
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Hybrid (Multiple (Orlando, FL; San Mateo, CA; San Diego, CA; Seattle, WA; Washington, D.C.))$130k - $190kFull Time EmployeePosted 4w ago

About the role

Senior-level contracts professional responsible for preparation, negotiation, and management of federal contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and related regulations, and aligning contractual activities with Shield AI’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Support business development and customer growth by identifying appropriate contract vehicles; preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and executing customer contracts, nondisclosure agreements, memoranda of understanding, teaming agreements, statements of work, and other agreements; and preparing contract documentation for compliant proposals.
  • Support Supply Chain by drafting and negotiating terms and conditions for subcontracts and supplier agreements.
  • Administer large and complex government contracts, including monitoring performance and compliance, managing modifications and amendments, and leading key negotiations.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters involving customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Program Management, and other internal teams to address contractual issues and resolve disputes.
  • Identify contractual and regulatory risks and coordinate with Legal and compliance functions to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other requirements.
  • Identify and assert rights in technical data and software in government contracts.
  • Ensure timely reporting and maintain organized contract-related records; manage subcontractor relationships and ensure flow-down compliance.
  • Issue subcontractor RFPs and conduct cost or price analysis to assess price reasonableness for negotiations.
  • Coordinate subcontractor proposal evaluations with Program Management and technical personnel.
  • Develop and maintain a small business subcontracting plan and monitor performance against the plan.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Law, Contracts Management, or related field.
  • 8+ years of contract management experience, preferably in defense contracting with cradle-to-grave administration for CPAF, CPFF, FFP and T&M government contracts.
  • Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, OTAs, ITAR, and government procurement processes.
  • Experience negotiating complex terms and conditions of sale and purchase; managing government contracts.
  • Exceptional communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and with multiple stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Skills

Required:Contract managementRegulatory compliance (FAR/DFARS/ITAR)NegotiationSubcontractingCommunicationProject coordination

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary benefits after 60 days for temporary employees
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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