Senior Gov Contracts Manager

Overview

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a Senior Contracts Manager for a rapidly growing satellite communications company. This role entails managing government contracts throughout their full lifecycle—ensuring compliance, negotiating terms, supporting proposals, and helping mitigate risk. You’ll partner closely with internal stakeholders (program teams, legal, finance), partners, and external customers to ensure contracts are managed efficiently, transparently, and in line with federal regulations.

• Manage government contracts (and subcontracts) across different types: fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, time & materials (T&M), other transactional authority, indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (IDIQ), etc.
• Support Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, MOUs, and issuing RFPs
• Support preparation of contract proposals, including working with teams to define scopes, cost models, and delivery schedules.
• Negotiate contract terms and modifications.
• Review contracts and ensure they meet regulatory, legal, and internal policy requirements.
• Maintain full audit files for each contract: original contracts, modifications, amendments, clarifications, changes, deliverables, payment schedules, etc.
• Provide summaries and briefings on contract status, obligations, and risks to internal stakeholders (program managers, executives).
• Lead contract close-out activities.
• Support subcontracts: negotiating, managing performance, ensuring compliance.
• Provide contractual guidance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and relevant technical / program teams.

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, contract management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with full lifecycle contract management under FAR/DFARS
• Experience managing contracts of multiple types (FFP, CPFF, OTA, T&M, IDIQ, SBIR, etc.).
• Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal), especially for summarizing contract risk & obligations.

• Salary: $145,000 - $165,000 (equity)
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays

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