Senior Staff Contracts Manager

Shield AI

Orlando, United States Posted October 3, 2026

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On-site Full-time Senior
Salary Range

$130,000 - $190,000

Job Description

Join our team as a Senior Staff Contracts Manager, where you will play a crucial role in supporting defense simulation contracting operations. You will be responsible for the preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and company policies. Additionally, you will support business development, supply chain, and collaborate with various internal teams to align transactions with our strategic objectives. This position offers excellent benefits, including medical coverage, paid parental leave, and competitive compensation.

  • Preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts and subcontracts to ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies.
  • Support business development by identifying appropriate contract vehicles and preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and executing customer contracts.
  • Administer large and complex government contracts, including monitoring performance and compliance, managing modifications and amendments, and leading key negotiations.
  • This position requires an individual with strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other relevant regulations associated with defense contracts
  • 8+ years of experience in contract management, preferably in a defense contracting environment providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support for CPAF, CPFF, FFP and T&M government contracts
  • Experience negotiating complex terms and conditions of sale and purchase, and managing government contracts
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Law, Contracts Management, or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, OTAs, ITAR, and government procurement processes
  • Ability to work independently as well as support multiple stakeholders in a rapid pace environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills and strong attention to detail
  • Experience with software licensing and development contracts
  • Certification in Contracts Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM, or similar)
Required Skills
negotiation compliance business development supply chain collaboration procurement Excel communication attention to detail
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