Government Contracts Manager

Overview

A company specializing in industrial technology is seeking a Government Contracts Manager to support the growth of its U.S. Government business within the Legal organization. This role is a key business partner responsible for enabling revenue growth by ensuring compliant participation in U.S. Government opportunities while protecting the organization from regulatory and contractual risks.

The position requires expertise in U.S. Government contracting regulations, including FAR and DFARS, with the ability to interpret complex and ambiguous regulatory frameworks and translate them into clear, actionable guidance that supports business decisions and mitigates risk. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy and combines strategic and hands-on responsibilities.

Location:

• Open to remote candidates within the United States.
• For candidates living within 50 miles of the Everett, Washington headquarters, the role is hybrid and requires onsite attendance four days per week.

Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Provide transactional legal support and guidance across the full lifecycle of U.S. Government contracts.
• Support proposal development, writing, and submission of high-quality responses to direct U.S. Government RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Advise on contract structure, risk, and compliance.
• Negotiate and review awarded contracts and modifications to ensure alignment with the organization's offerings and scope of delivery.

Regulatory Interpretation & Risk Guidance

• Interpret, analyze, and provide guidance on FAR, DFARS, GSAR, and other agency-specific regulations, including areas requiring judgment due to ambiguity or lack of precedent.
• Provide practical, risk-based guidance to stakeholders on contract terms, compliance obligations, and negotiation strategy.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Enablement

• Partner with internal stakeholders to support compliant deal execution.
• Act as a primary interface with government contracting officers and customers.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Support compliance activities including audits, reporting, and contract documentation.
• Monitor and evaluate regulatory changes and advise on their practical application and business impact, including recommended actions.
• Develop and deliver training on government contracting requirements and best practices.
• Drive process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

Qualifications

Required

• 8+ years of experience in sales-side contracts management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and related federal contracting frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations and apply sound business judgment.
• Proven project management, prioritization, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discernment in ambiguous or evolving regulatory situations.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder influence skills.

Preferred

• Experience working directly with DoD, GSA, DOE, or similar agencies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and compliance requirements such as CMMC.
• Experience supporting both hardware and software/SaaS contracts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $114,540.00 - $191,245.00 (local currency).
• Eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization that values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities during the application process.