Senior Contracts Manager

Overview

Sedarois hiring aContracts Managerto own the full lifecycle of commercial and U.S. Government contracts that power our growth. You will partner closely with Growth Legal Engineering Finance Security and Program Management to negotiate execute and manage the agreements that enable us to delivercutting-edgemodeling and simulation software to commercial and defense customers.

• Team:Operations partnering closely with Growth & Legal
  
• Location:In person in Arlington VA
  
• Ability to obtain a TS security clearance required

Who We Are

Sedarois a fast-growing startup building the worlds most scalable cloud-native modeling and simulation platform for aerospace defense and commercial applications. Our software enables organizations to design analyze andoptimizecomplex systems faster than ever before.

As a Contracts Manageryoullplay a critical role in enablingSedarosgrowth by owning the end-to-end management of our commercial and U.S. Government contracts.Youllpartner closely with Legal Growth Operations Engineering and Program Management to negotiate agreements ensure contractual compliance mitigate risk and continuously improve our contracting processes. As the companys primary contracts expertyoullhelp build scalable systems that support our customers our teams and our long-term success.

Who You Are

• You are an experienced contracts professional with a strong understanding of U.S. Government and commercial contracting.

• You haveexperiencemanaging contracts throughout their lifecycle from negotiation and execution through administration modifications and closeout.

• You are knowledgeable inFAR DFARSand federal contracting best practices and can confidently interpret contract requirements while balancing businessobjectivesand risk.

• You are highly organized detail-oriented and able to manage multiple agreements and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• You communicate effectively across technical and business teams

• You take ownership of your work proactivelyidentifyrisks and recommend practical solutions that keep the business moving.

• You enjoy building and improving processes templates and workflows that help organizations scale.

• Most importantlyyoureexcited by the opportunity to help build the contracting function at a scalingstartup and make a meaningful impact across the company.

WhatYoullDo

• Draft review negotiate and administer commercial and U.S. Government agreements including prime contracts subcontracts teaming agreements NDAs software agreements vendor contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs).

• Manage the full contract lifecycle including execution modifications renewalsoptionperiods and contract closeout.

• Maintain organized contract records andmonitorcontractual obligations deliverables reporting requirements and key deadlines.

• Coordinate contract execution andmaintainaccuratedocumentation across internal systems.

Benefits

• Equity

• Unlimited PTO

• 401(k) 4% match

• 100% premium payment for Medical Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Core hours

• Company provided lunches 3x a week

• Professional growth and development

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Legal Studies Public Administration or a related field

• 6 years of progressive responsibilitymanaging U.S. Government contracts and subcontracts

• Experience leading the development negotiations and review of contract agreements for a software (SaaS PaaS etc.) business.

• Strong understanding of MOSA compliance.

• Strong working knowledge of FAR DFARS and federal contracting practices

• Experience negotiating and administering prime contracts subcontracts teaming agreements and commercial agreements

• Experience supporting both pre-award and post-award contract activities

• Excellent written verbal organizational and negotiation skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced startup environment

• Strong attention to detail and sound business judgment

• Experience working cross-functionally with business development legal finance and technical teams

AdditionalDesirable Experience

• Experience at a venture-backed startup or high-growth technology company

• Experience supporting DoW Space Force Air Force NASA NRO or other federal customers

• Familiarity with SBIR/STTR contracts OTAs CRADAs or other non-traditional acquisition vehicles

• Knowledge of ITAR EAR OFAC and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements

• NCMA certifications (CPCM CFCM CCCM) or equivalent professional credentials

• Experience implementing or managing contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems

• Juris Doctor (JD) or paralegal experience is a plus

Required Experience:

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