Contracts Manager
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San Diego, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 110000 - 200000
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Job Summary
About the Role
Firestorm Labs is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Contracts Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of contracts across our diverse portfolio of partners. You will be responsible for drafting negotiating and managing a wide range of agreements while driving the implementation of streamlined contract management processes and tools. This cross-functional individual contributor role is ideal for a contracts professional with strong organizational skills deep government contracting expertise and a collaborative solutions-focused mindset.
As a subject matter expert in Contracts Administration within the aerospace and defense industry you will develop and refine bid capture and negotiation processes ensuring efficient contract performance throughout the lifecycle including amendments and interpretations. Attention to detail and a proactive approach to risk management are critical to success in this high-impact role. You will work closely with teams across business development engineering product and leadership navigating complex government and international contracting regulations. You will have significant visibility and frequent engagement with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.
What Youll Do
- Manage and provide contract support for various contract types including Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Time & Materials (T&M) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs) and Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) across government public sector and commercial programs
- Support proposal development contract negotiation compliance task order management modifications and contract close-out activities across government public sector and commercial contracts
- Draft review and negotiate a variety of agreements including NDAs teaming agreements software and technology agreements reseller agreements subcontracts vendor agreements strategic partnerships and prime contracts across government public sector and commercial partners
- Support the preparation review and submission of Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in coordination with BD and capture teams
- Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle from initial proposal development through negotiation execution performance management modifications compliance monitoring and contract close-out
- Support public sector contracting activities across procurement vehicles and compliance frameworks including FAR DFARS FedRAMP-related requirements GSA-aligned contracting structures and government reseller and integrator relationships
- Ensure compliance with contracting policies laws and regulations including but not limited to FAR DFARS Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Export Administration Regulations (EAR) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and applicable federal procurement requirements
- Analyze and summarize contractual obligations risk factors intellectual property considerations performance requirements and contract modifications for internal stakeholders and leadership teams
- Generate compliance matrices support risk assessments and assist with internal and external compliance reviews
- Partner closely with business development proposal engineering finance supply chain and operations teams to align contract terms with pursuit strategies operational execution and program timelines
- Ensure seamless flow-down of contract terms obligations and compliance requirements to cross-functional teams supporting execution across program management engineering finance procurement and supply chain operations
- Oversee subcontractor vendor channel partner and reseller agreements to ensure alignment with prime contract requirements and compliance with all applicable contractual obligations and regulatory requirements
- Maintain accurate records for each contract including versions amendments deliverables compliance documentation correspondence and reporting obligations
- Track contract performance deliverables milestones and reporting requirements across multiple government public sector and commercial programs
- Provide contract briefings compliance updates risk summaries and strategic guidance to leadership and program managers
- Support the development and implementation of scalable internal contract policies tools templates and contract lifecycle management processes to improve operational efficiency
- Assist in the preparation of representations certifications and other compliance documentation including registrations CPARS support SBA forms and related government contracting requirements
- Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders government customers public sector partners prime contractors subcontractors and external strategic partners
- Synthesize complex legal and regulatory information for a cross-functional audience
- Manage multiple contracts and deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Perform other duties as requested
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Legal Studies Supply Chain or related field
- U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in contract management procurement or similar field
- Minimum 4 years of experience in government contracting
- Experience with full-life cycle contract management for CPFF (Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee) FFP (Firm-Fixed-Proce) OTA (Other Transactions Authority) and T&M (Time & Materials) government and commercial contracts.
- Experience managing complex multi-year contracts in government and international environments
- Experience with FAR DFARS ITAR EAR and federal procurement standards
- Experience negotiating terms and managing contract execution and compliance
- Understanding of contract structures obligations flow-downs and performance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Business Law or Public Administration
- NCMA (National Contract Management Association) Certifications such as CPCM CFCM or CCMA.
- Proficiency with contract management tools or CRM systems
- Experience implementing CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) systems
- Experience with international contracting processes and export controls
- Active DoD security clearance; Secret or higher
Work Environment
- This is a hybrid role based in San Diego CA.
- We welcome candidates who are local or open to relocating; relocation assistance is available and may be included in the offer package where appropriate.
- Occasional travel may be required domestically; up to 10% within a calendar year.
This position typically operates in a standard office setting and manufacturing environment. This role requires use of standard office equipment and the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit stand bend reach and move about regularly throughout the day. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment.
Compensation
U.S. Range: $110000 - $200000
The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors including but not limited to relevant experience education certifications specialized skills geographic location and business needs. Actual compensation may vary and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve.
Who We Are
At Firestorm were on a mission to revolutionize how defense solutions are designed and delivered. Our goal is to empower U.S. ally nations to effectively deter aggressors regardless of their defense budget through innovative cost-efficient technologies. We call this vision democratized deterrence. As a VC-backed company at the intersection of defense and Silicon Valley were pioneering the development of mission-adaptable aerial vehicles that put power back into the hands of operators. By prioritizing operator effectiveness were pioneering a new era of aerial vehicle design. We aim to upend the traditional defense procurement model by delivering world-class capabilities at a fraction of the usual cost. Join us at Firestorm as we redefine defense procurement making cutting-edge technology accessible to all at a fraction of the cost.
Benefits & Perks
Our culture fosters collaboration respect and trust empowering passionate people to do their best work. We offer a competitive salary comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team we also take pride in taking care of our employees. Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciation:
- We offer comprehensive medical dental and visions plans
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
- Equity grants for new hires
- Unlimited PTO
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in November & December.
- Generous Parental Leave
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- FSA
- DCFSA
- HSA
- Hospital Indemnity insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Basic Life/AD&D short-term and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services such as free legal and financial support are available to you as well.
Export Control Compliance
To conform to U.S. government export control regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and upholding equitable hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic under federal state or local law including those with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities women Veterans and those with disabilities to apply and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process please dont hesitate to reach out to us at so we can provide the support you need.
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