Sr Staff Contracts Manager (R6102)

What you'll do:

• 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 providing guidance on and 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 align transactions with Shield AI’s strategic objectives, address contractual issues, and resolve disputes.
• Identify contractual and regulatory risks and coordinate with Legal and other compliance functions to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other applicable requirements.
• Identify and assert appropriate rights in technical data and computer software in connection with government contracts.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting and maintain complete and organized records of contract-related activities and documentation. Manage subcontractor relationships and ensure subcontractor records are accurate, complete and in compliance with defense flow down requirements.
• Issue subcontractor RFPs and conduct cost or price analysis, when applicable, to assess price reasonableness and support negotiations.
• Coordinate and document subcontractor proposal evaluations with Program Management, technical personnel, and other stakeholders, as applicable.
• Develop and maintain a small business subcontracting plan and monitor performance against the plan.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Law, Contracts Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in contract management, preferably in a defense contracting environment providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support 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, and managing government contracts.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as support multiple stakeholders in a rapid pace environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred qualifications:

• Certification in Contracts Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM, or similar)
• Experience with software licensing and development contracts