Senior Contracts Manager, Federal

About Edge Case:

At Edge Case, our mission is to enable the safe deployment of frontier technologies and sophisticated systems. We prepare our customers to assure the safety of autonomous systems for real world deployment. We are developing products that define and measure the safety of autonomous systems. Our client base spans diverse markets such as automotive, mining, defense, insurance, and aerospace. Edge Case is founded by the recognized world leaders in autonomous system safety and autonomous vehicle safety. Our experts are writing the standards and developing the products that will bring innovation safely into society. 

What You’ll Do:
As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will manage the full lifecycle of both commercial and federal contracts, including CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, OTAs, SBIRs, and STTRs, along with commercial contracts. You will lead contract negotiations, ensure compliance, and implement risk mitigation strategies to support Edge Case’s mission of enabling the safe deployment of frontier technologies. You will also manage Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and leverage contract management platforms like NetSuite and Ironclad to streamline contract data tracking and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full Lifecycle Contract Management: Manage government contracts (CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, OTAs, SBIRs, STTRs) and commercial contracts from proposal development, execution, modifications, to close-out.
• Proposal and Pricing Support: Work closely with proposal and capture teams to ensure accurate, compliant responses to RFPs, and develop competitive pricing strategies for both government and commercial contracts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with legal, finance, engineering, program management, and business development teams to ensure contracts align with Edge Case’s business goals and support the safe deployment of frontier technologies.
• Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, OTAs, SBIRs, and STTRs regulations while helping to mitigate risks and safeguard Edge Case’s interests.
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs to ensure confidentiality and protection of sensitive company information.
• Contract Management Platforms: Utilize NetSuite and Ironclad (or similar platforms) to optimize contract management, track compliance, and generate insightful reports.
• Contract Close-Out: Lead contract close-out processes, ensuring timely submission of all final deliverables and necessary documentation.
• Safety Standards: Ensure that safety protocols for frontier technologies are integrated into all contracts and risk management strategies.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful contract execution.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management processes, policies, and best practices to support Edge Case’s mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, and admission to practice law in any U.S. state or the District of Columbia.
• Contracting Officer Warrant: Unlimited Contracting Officer Warrant is highly preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment. ECR will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (if not holding a JD).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in government contracting, including experience with CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, OTAs, SBIRs, STTRs, and commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, OTAs, SBIRs, and STTRs regulations.
• Proficiency with NetSuite for contract management and compliance tracking, and experience with contract management platforms like Ironclad (or similar).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and compliant contract documents.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Edge Case Research?

• Collaborative Culture: Join a dynamic, cross-functional team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $165,000.00. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Edge Case considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

Washington state applicants only: Full-time employees accrue at least 13 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; and receive at least 96 hours for holidays.

Edge Case Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. ECR values all employees’ talents and supports an environment that is inclusive and respectful.