Contracts Manager

About Code Metal

Code Metal is redefining code translation for mission-critical industries, helping defense partners move more quickly and reliably from algorithm to silicon. Our platform accelerates deployment of DSP, RF, communications, and embedded signal processing algorithms onto heterogeneous compute targets, including GPUs, FPGAs, ASICs, and edge SoCs. We also support automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor partners deploying complex algorithms onto constrained hardware with speed and rigor.

Code Metal is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the administration of government contracts across the full contract lifecycle. The selected individual will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, supporting proposal development, contract negotiations, administration, compliance, and closeout activities for a diverse portfolio of U.S. Government contracts, subcontracts, and teaming agreements. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Growth, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Engineering to ensure contractual obligations are understood, risks are appropriately managed, and customer relationships are supported throughout execution.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administer a portfolio of federal contracts, subcontracts, and other contractual agreements throughout the entire contract lifecycle.

• Review, negotiate, and manage prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, consulting agreements, and other business agreements.

• Interpret contractual terms and conditions and advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and compliance requirements.

• Lead contract negotiations with government agencies, prime contractors, and commercial partners while protecting the company's business interests.

• Coordinate contract modifications, funding actions, option exercises, period of performance extensions, and other post-award activities.

• Review solicitations, RFPs, RFIs, OTAs, SBIR/STTR opportunities, and other acquisition documents to identify contractual risks and compliance requirements.

• Support proposal development by reviewing solicitation requirements, preparing representations and certifications, and ensuring contractual compliance.

• Maintain contract files, records, correspondence, and documentation to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

• Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, deliverables, reporting obligations, and key milestones.

• Collaborate with Execution Teams to resolve contractual issues and ensure successful program execution.

• Monitor changes to federal acquisition regulations and agency policies, advising leadership on potential impacts/risk to the business.

• Develop and improve internal contract management processes, templates, and standard operating procedures to support company growth.

• Maintain working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable acquisition regulations.

• Support contract closeout activities, including final deliverables, property disposition, and record retention requirements.

• Provide contract guidance and training to internal stakeholders as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of combined federal contracts experience, including at least 4 years serving as a Contracting Officer within the Department of Defense.

• Associate’s degree in Business, Contracts Management, Finance, Law, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

• Demonstrated experience administering and negotiating contracts supporting innovative defense acquisition pathways, including Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, SBIR/STTR awards, and other non-traditional DoD vehicles.

• Experience supporting high-growth small businesses, including contract administration for organizations transitioning from research and development into production and commercialization through programs such as APFIT, STRATFI, TACFI, or similar defense innovation initiatives.

• Strong understanding of the unique contractual, intellectual property, data rights, and commercialization considerations associated with small business and non-traditional defense contractors.

• Experience negotiating and managing prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and nondisclosure agreements.

• Strong understanding of contract funding, modifications, options, deliverables, and contract administration principles.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with executive leadership, customers, and government representatives.

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience winning, administering, and managing GWAC, Schedule, and IDIQ contract vehicles.

• Working knowledge of export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR.

• Experience supporting invoicing, funding tracking, contract value management, indirect rate considerations, and revenue recognition requirements.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits

• Pay depends on experience, but we strive to be at the upper end of the salary range

• Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision

• 401k with 5% matching

• Paid Time Off (uncapped vacation, plus sick and public holidays)

• Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement

• Relocation assistance for qualifying employees

Wage Transparency - The salary range for this role is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, individual proficiency, skills, experience, and location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. US Citizenship may be required for certain project assignments involving security clearance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.