Senior Gov Contracts Manager

Senior Gov Contracts Manager

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a Senior Gov Contracts Manager for a growing satellite communications company based in Denver Colorado. This role includes managing government contracts throughout their full lifecycleensuring compliance, negotiating terms, supporting proposals, and helping mitigate risk. You'll partner closely with internal stakeholders (program teams, legal, finance), partners, and external customers to ensure contracts are managed efficiently, transparently, and in line with federal regulations.

Responsibilities of the Senior Gov Contracts Manager include :

• Manage government contracts (and subcontracts) across different types : fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, time & materials (T&M), other transactional authority, indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (IDIQ), etc.
• Support Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, MOUs, and issuing RFPs
• Support preparation of contract proposals, including working with teams to define scopes, cost models, and delivery schedules.
• Negotiate contract terms and modifications.
• Review contracts and ensure they meet regulatory, legal, and internal policy requirements.
• Maintain full audit files for each contract : original contracts, modifications, amendments, clarifications, changes, deliverables, payment schedules, etc.
• Provide summaries and briefings on contract status, obligations, and risks to internal stakeholders (program managers, executives).
• Lead contract close-out activities.
• Support subcontracts : negotiating, managing performance, ensuring compliance.
• Provide contractual guidance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and relevant technical / program teams.

Qualifications for the Senior Gov Contracts Manager include :

Compensation for the Senior Gov Contracts Manager includes :