Contracts Optimization Manager

Who we are...
Verra Mobility is a global leader in smart mobility. We develop technology-enabled solutions that help the world move safely and easily. We partner with police departments, municipalities, and government agencies to deploy safety and mobility solutions across North America. We also serve commercial fleets and rental car companies, managing tolling transactions and violations for millions of vehicles.

Verra Mobility Corporation operates with a people-first philosophy and lives by its core values: Do What's Right, Courage over Comfort, Win Together, and Own It.

Position Overview
The Contracts Optimization Manager of government contracts leads contracting activities for government customers with a focus on regulatory compliance, process efficiency, and standardization across the contract lifecycle.

This role is responsible for managing contracts from request for proposal (RFP) through award, administration, and closeout while ensuring compliance with state and local procurement regulations, including municipal and agency-specific requirements. The role also drives improvements in contract processes through the use of technology, automation, and standardized playbooks.

The position partners closely with Sales, Finance, IT, and Operations to enable scalable and compliant contracting practices.

Essential Responsibilities
• 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.

Qualifications
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications
• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's degree in government procurement or related field.
• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or similar certification.
• Experience with AI tools, automation, or prompt engineering in contracting workflows.
• Experience developing contract playbooks, SOPs, or policy documentation.

Verra Mobility Values
An ideal candidate for this role naturally works in alignment with the Verra Mobility Core Values:

• Own It. We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes. Our employees ensure accountability, optimize and align work, focus on the customer, and cultivate innovation.
• Do What's Right. We champion integrity and good character. Our team members model ethical behavior, demonstrate good judgment and are courageous.
• Choose Courage Over Comfort. We lean into the conversations, decisions and actions that move the business forward, even when they feel uncomfortable. We challenge assumptions, address issues early and prioritize progress over ease.
• Win Together. We believe in growing and inspiring people together. We seek people who collaborate, value differences, think and act globally, foster an engaging work environment, and recognize and develop others.

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Verra Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.