Contracts Manager; States​/Grants

About Nava

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services.

People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.

Nava is at the forefront of reimagining how our government serves its people, and we’re looking for an experienced, strong-performing Contracts Manager to help drive this mission forward.

The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the states and grants business portfolios’ contract/grant administration function. This experienced contracts/grants professional will build effective relationships with internal and external clients and partners; create a strong client and business partner experience; and support efficient contract/grant and compliance operations in a delivery-first professional services company. This role will partner across delivery, growth, finance, and operational teams to ensure Nava meets its obligations under both state contracts and grant-funded program requirements.

We are seeking a strong performer with a proven record of delivering high-quality work in complex, fast-paced environments. This person is a key member of contracts management and will report to the Director of Contracts.

• Prepare and customize a variety of legal agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, consulting agreements, contracts, subcontracts, grants and other contractual documents that support our business
• Actively participate in contract and grant negotiations with business partners
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer and partner contract communications
• Coordinate negotiations and review with partners, clients, and internal/external legal counsel, as required
• Review and identify compliance requirements for Nava's contracts and grants, and ensure compliance
• Assess company contract/grant needs and propose solutions that can be articulated in business strategies and legal documents
• Communicate effectively and frequently to keep the delivery, growth, finance, and operational teams informed of status, progress, risks, and blockers
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date, and well-organized archive of Nava’s state contracts, grant award documentation, and legal agreements
• Understand strategic, operational, and financial constraints and opportunities, ensuring that contractual agreements serve Nava’s interests
• Help Nava understand the contractual space that we have to operate within - where we have flexibility and where we are constrained to ensure that we are both operating effectively and aligned with our contractual agreements
• Take accountability for using your position as the Contracts Manager to build strong relationships and a strong reputation for Nava with partners, funders, and government clients

• At least five years’ experience in contract management and/or contract compliance, with a minimum of two years’ experience managing a portfolio of state contracts
• Direct experience with some or all of the following state clients:
  Maryland, New Jersey, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania
• Direct experience managing NASPO contract vehicles and other state cooperative purchasing agreements
• Experience interpreting and operationalizing compliance requirements tied to grant-funded or state-funded engagements, including…