Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Our client, a leading research and security firm specializing in protecting embedded devices and firmware across critical infrastructure is seeking a Controller. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE CRITERIA!

Location: Remote (U.S.-based) | NYC headquarters - East Coast candidates preferred

Compensation: $130K-$150K

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing, venture-backed cybersecurity software company specializing in embedded device and firmware security for both government and commercial customers. Our technology protects missioncritical systems used in national defense, aerospace, satellite communications, automotive, and enterprise infrastructure.

Founded over a decade ago and backed by top-tier investors, the company operates at the intersection of deep technology, government contracting, and commercial SaaS , with approximately 30 employees today and significant growth ahead. The culture is entrepreneurial, innovation-forward, and execution-focused.

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing, venture-backed cybersecurity and embedded systems firm specializing in embedded device and firmware security across government and commercial sectors. With approximately $10M in revenue and a team of ~30 employees, the company is at an inflection point for rapid growth following a recent ~$25M Series A investment from a top-tier private equity firm.

Their technology is deployed in highly critical applications, including satellite and national security environments, and is trusted by federal agencies such as the Department of Defense and leading Fortune 500 organizations across aerospace, telecommunications, and enterprise technology sectors.

This is a highly innovative, mission-driven organization with a startup culture-fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-oriented.

About the Opportunity

This is a newly created position reporting directly to the COO, offering a unique opportunity to build and own the contracts function in a scaling organization. The role is highly entrepreneurial and ideal for someone comfortable operating as an "army of one" while building processes from the ground up.

The Contracts Administrator will serve as a key partner across finance, program management, and business development, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and scalability of government contracting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Own the full lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, negotiation, administration, and closeout
• Subcontract Management: Manage subcontract lifecycle in alignment with federal regulations and company policies
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate contractual, financial, and operational risks
• Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations to achieve favorable business outcomes while managing risk
• Change Management: Oversee contract modifications, amendments, and pricing adjustments
• Reporting: Prepare and submit required contract deliverables, financial reports, and compliance documentation
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate cross-functionally with programs, finance, and leadership
• Document Control: Maintain organized and audit-ready contract files and documentation
• Process Improvement: Drive efficiencies and enhancements in contract processes, systems, and workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-10 years of experience in Federal/DoD contracting, particularly in contract administration or project controls
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M)
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as CMMC and NIST 800-53/800-171
• Proven ability to manage complex contracts involving multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth entrepreneurial environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel required); ERP experience preferred (currently using QuickBooks)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a Top Secret (TS) clearance

Why This Opportunity

• Join a company at a critical growth stage with strong financial backing
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making