Contract Manager (Strategic Contract Initiatives)

Remote · 7-10 years experience · Full-time · Remote · Posted Oct 9, 2026

At a glance

Onebrief builds collaboration and AI-powered workflow software for military planning and operational coordination.
Military planning is complex by nature, requiring teams to coordinate information, people, and decisions across systems and locations. Onebrief brings planning, collaboration, simulation, and AI into one connected environment, helping teams test strategies, adapt to changing conditions, and make decisions with greater clarity when the stakes are real.
We are a distributed team of builders from military, operational, and technology backgrounds who care deeply about improving how important work gets done. Some team members work remotely, while others work directly alongside customers in operational environments around the world.
Founded in 2019, Onebrief is backed by leading investors including General Catalyst, Battery Ventures, Insight Partners, Sapphire Ventures, and Human Capital. Valued at more than $2 billion, we continue to invest in product innovation, AI capabilities, and team growth.

Onebrief is seeking a Contract Manager for Strategic Contract Initiatives to administer a portfolio of complex government contracts.
This role partners closely with the Senior Manager of Strategic Contract Initiatives to ensure contract actions are executed efficiently and risks are identified early.
The position operates within a distributed team environment supporting high-importance government and mission partner initiatives.

Independently administer a portfolio of complex federal government contracts supporting Onebrief's strategic initiatives throughout the post-award lifecycle.
Partner with Program Management, Customer Success, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to ensure contractual obligations remain aligned with program execution and customer commitments.
Prepare, coordinate, and maintain contract modifications, correspondence, deliverables, notifications, contract files, and other required documentation.
Identify contractual risks, performance concerns, and compliance issues early, while developing recommendations and escalating matters appropriately.
Support customer communications and government interactions by preparing documentation, coordinating responses, and ensuring contractual positions are clearly communicated.
Maintain accurate contract records, reporting, and internal tracking to provide visibility into contract status, milestones, obligations, and upcoming actions.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management processes, templates, playbooks, and operational workflows that improve consistency across the organization.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
7–10 years of progressive experience administering U.S. Government contracts and/ commercial contracts.
Demonstrated experience supporting pre-award negotiations and managing post-award contract execution.
Working knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, contract modifications, funding actions, deliverables, and contract administration practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical, operational, and executive audiences.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Experience supporting commercial software, SaaS, or technology companies serving the U.S. Government.
Previous experience as a Government Contract Specialist, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), or acquisition professional.
Experience supporting OTAs, prototype efforts, software licensing, or non-traditional acquisition approaches.
Experience working within Salesforce, CLM platforms, or other contract lifecycle management systems.

Distributed team with members working remotely or directly alongside customers in operational environments around the world.