Contracts Manager - U.S. Public Sector

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What You’ll Actually Be Doing Contract Management & Execution Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of government contracts, ensuring strict compliance with FAR, agency-specific supplements, and internal corporate policies (e.g., revenue recognition, pricing rules, and approval matrixes). Manage contract execution, order conversions, pricing verifications, and contract close-outs. Collaborate with Accounts Payable/Receivable to oversee contract invoicing, payments, and administrative systems (e.g., WAWF). Strategic Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Legal and Deal Strategy teams to maintain product/pricing catalogs and resolve contract performance issues with agency program managers. Guide internal stakeholders on public sector procurement, proactively identifying contractual, regulatory, compliance, and financial risks while implementing effective mitigation strategies. Evaluate existing corporate agreements to identify operational bottlenecks and propose scalable, strategic solutions. Enablement & Operational Excellence Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), delivering high-value training to internal teams on public sector procurement processes and best practices. Drive continuous process improvements, optimizing legal workflows, contracting tools, and governance strategies. You’re Our Person If… Education: Bachelor’s Degree (J.D. or Master’s in related fields is a plus). Experience: 7–10+ years of combined experience managing government contracts within the public sector or a commercial tech/software entity. Regulatory Expertise: Deep operational knowledge of: Industry Focus: Proven expertise in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and professional services contracting. Financial Oversight: Strong background in government financial workflows, including pricing structures, invoicing, and WAWF administration. National Security & Compliance: Practical knowledge of compliance, governance, and security considerations relevant to US Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) engagements. Business Acumen: Exceptional judgment with the ability to assess risk magnitude in a fast-paced commercial environment. Relationship Builder: Proven track record of cultivating trust with internal clients, cross-functional partners, and government contracting personnel. Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, high-growth, and rapidly evolving landscape. Integrity: Uncompromising ethical standards aligned with a values-driven corporate culture. Even Better If… U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance: ability to obtain and maintain clearance Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. 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