Sr Staff Contracts Manager (R6102)
Washington, D.C. · USD 130,000-190,000 / year · 8+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Sep 24, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 8+ years experience
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
- Salary
- USD 130,000-190,000 / year
About the role
- Shield AI is seeking a Sr Staff Contracts Manager to support business development, customer growth, and supply chain operations.
- The role involves administering large and complex government contracts, negotiating agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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 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.
- Develop and maintain a small business subcontracting plan and monitor performance against the plan.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Equity
- Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment for temporary employees)
Workplace
- Hybrid work environment with time at Shield AI’s local office
- Occasional travel to customer sites and other Shield AI offices outside of the local office area
Skills
- FAR
- DFARS
- OTAs
- ITAR
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
