Contracts Optimization Manager

Role Overview

• Lead end-to-end government contracting activities from RFP/bid through award, execution, and contract closeout in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Review and advise on RFPs, bids, contract offers, awards, amendments, and related documents.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate government contracts, subcontracts, amendments, and statements of work.
• Analyze contract terms, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies aligned with company standards.
• Track active contracts, renewals, deliverables, and expirations to ensure proper contract administration.
• Ensure alignment between contract terms, invoicing, and operational execution.
• Develop, maintain, and improve contract templates, playbooks, clause libraries, and negotiation frameworks.
• Identify inefficiencies in the contract lifecycle and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time and manual effort.
• Leverage contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and workflow tools to streamline contract intake, review, and approval processes.
• Design and support AI-enabled workflows and automation to improve contract drafting and analysis.
• Ensure technology-enabled outputs align with regulatory requirements and company risk tolerance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support government sales and contracting strategies.
• Train stakeholders on government contracting requirements, contract processes, and tools.
• Track and report on contract metrics including cycle time, compliance, and process adoption.
• Communicate contract status, risks, and performance updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in government contracting, including RFPs and contract negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of state and local procurement regulations.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and workflow tools.
• Strong understanding of contracting risk and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with legal AI tools, including but not limited to Harvey AI.
• Ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into scalable processes.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid time off