OpenAI
Legal Contract Manager, Public Sector
$216K–$240K
Washington, DC · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years; government contracting, contract management, or technology transactions.
- Education
- JD, law degree, or relevant contract management certification preferred but not required.
About the job
Manages the full lifecycle of U.S. public-sector contracts, supporting negotiations, compliance, proposals, and contract performance.
What you'll do
- Manage and negotiate government agreements and administer contracts throughout performance.
- Support pursuits and proposals, including reviewing solicitation terms and coordinating compliance requirements.
- Maintain contract records, develop scalable processes, and monitor regulatory developments.
What they ask for
- 7+ years in government contracting, contract management, or technology transactions, with significant FAR/DFARS exposure.
- Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance.
- Strong background negotiating and managing agreements with U.S. government agencies or prime contractors.
- Experience using artificial intelligence tools to automate legal and compliance workflows.
Nice to have
- JD, law degree, or relevant contract management certification (e.g., NCMA CPCM/CCCM); preferred but not required.
- Experience in a high-growth technology company or government integrator.
Pay
$216K – $240K USD base salary
Tools
FAR/DFARS, FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR/EAR
AI focus
Use artificial intelligence tools to automate legal and compliance workflows.
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