Shield AI
Sr. Staff Contracts Manager
$130K–$190K
Orlando, Florida +4 · On-site · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
San Mateo, California
San Diego, California
Seattle, Washington
Washington, D.C. - Experience
- 8+ years in contract management; preferably defense contracting with cradle-to-grave administration for CPAF, CPFF, FFP, and T&M government contracts.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Law, Contracts Management, or a related field.
About the job
Manages customer and supplier contracts for defense simulation operations, including negotiation, administration, compliance, and subcontractor oversight.
What you'll do
- Prepare, negotiate, execute, and administer customer contracts, subcontracts, and related agreements.
- Monitor contract performance and compliance, manage changes, identify risks, and coordinate contractual issues with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage subcontracting activities, including RFPs, proposal evaluations, price analysis, records, and small business subcontracting plans.
What they ask for
- 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.
- Experience negotiating complex terms and conditions and managing government contracts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Nice to have
- Certification in Contracts Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM, or similar).
- Experience with software licensing and development contracts.
Pay
USD 130,000–190,000 (per-year-salary) base salary
Tools
FAR, DFARS, OTAs, ITAR, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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