Maxar Technologies

Government Contracts Manager

Maxar Technologies$98K — $143K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in government contracts or related field.
  • Extensive knowledge of FAR Part 12 contracts and government procurement processes.
  • Proven experience drafting and negotiating OTAs and related contracts.
  • Familiarity with software and data licensing agreements, Teaming Agreements, and NDAs.
  • Experience with GSA contracts and Schedule administration.
  • Active U.S. government security clearance, or ability to obtain one.
  • Strong contract interpretation and compliance skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage lifecycle of various contracts including prime contracts, subcontracts, and task orders.
  • Negotiate and ensure compliance of FAR Part 12 contracts.
  • Draft, review, and administer Other Transaction Agreements and related documents.
  • Support software and data licensing agreements.
  • Draft and negotiate Teaming Agreements and strategic partnership contracts.
  • Identify and manage organizational conflicts of interest and compliance obligations.
  • Support GSA contract activities and compliance requirements.

Benefits

  • Competitive 401(k) with company match.
  • Mental health resources and support.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Adoption reimbursement options.
  • Pet insurance for employees and their pets.
Full Job Description
Please review the job details below.

Vantor is seeking an experienced Government Contracts Manager to support a fast-paced, mission-driven business serving U.S. government customers and strategic industry partners. This role will manage the full lifecycle of complex government and commercial agreements, with a particular focus on FAR Part 12 contracts, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), prime contracts, subcontracts, software and data licensing, Teaming Agreements, nondisclosure agreements, organizational conflicts of interest (OCI), and GSA contracting.

The ideal candidate is a practical, critical thinker who can assess contractual risk, develop creative solutions, and move transactions forward while maintaining strong compliance and business judgment. The successful candidate will work closely with Legal, Contracts, Finance, Sales, Business Development, Security, Product, and Program Management teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the lifecycle of prime contracts, subcontracts, task orders, modifications, and related contractual documents.
  • Support the negotiation, administration, and compliance management of FAR Part 12 commercial item and commercial services contracts.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and administer OTAs and related agreements.
  • Support government and commercial software licensing, data licensing, subscription, and services agreements.
  • Draft and negotiate Teaming Agreements, NDAs, reseller and partner agreements, and other strategic collaboration arrangements.
  • Identify, evaluate, and mitigate organizational conflicts of interest and support related representations, disclosures, mitigation plans, and compliance obligations.
  • Support GSA contracting activities, including GSA Schedule requirements, contract modifications, pricing, ordering procedures, and compliance.
  • Interpret and apply the FAR, agency supplements, applicable OTA guidance, and company policies.
  • Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, risks, deliverables, intellectual property, data rights, security requirements, and flow-down provisions.
  • Coordinate with Legal and business stakeholders on contract strategy, negotiations, approvals, and issue resolution.
  • Maintain accurate contract records, obligation and deliverable tracking, and contract administration documentation.
  • Support audits, internal reviews, customer inquiries, and government compliance assessments.
  • Develop and improve repeatable contracting processes, templates, playbooks, and training materials.
  • Monitor regulatory and contractual developments affecting government contracting and communicate relevant changes to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications
  • At least 10 years of experience in government contracts, contracts management, or a related field.
  • Significant experience with FAR Part 12 contracts, prime contracts, subcontracts, and government procurement processes.
  • Demonstrated experience with OTAs and related agreements.
  • Experience negotiating or administering software licenses, data licenses, technology agreements, Teaming Agreements, and NDAs.
  • Working knowledge of OCI requirements and mitigation practices.
  • Experience with GSA contracts or GSA Schedule administration.
  • Active U.S. government security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
  • Strong understanding of contract interpretation, negotiation, compliance, and administration.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and work effectively with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, intelligence, geospatial, software, data, or other technology companies.
  • Experience with commercial technology transactions involving intellectual property, data rights, artificial intelligence, or cloud services.
  • Experience working with U.S. government contracting officers, contracting officer representatives, prime contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Familiarity with government cybersecurity, supply chain, export control, and intellectual property requirements.
  • Professional certification such as NCMA CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, contract management, finance, law, or a related field.

Skills and Attributes
  • Critical thinker who can distinguish material risks from routine issues.
  • Business-minded and solutions-oriented.
  • Comfortable operating in an ambiguous, rapidly changing environment.
  • Skilled at balancing compliance requirements with practical business objectives.
  • Collaborative, responsive, and able to build trusted relationships across functions.
  • Strong negotiator with sound judgment and a high degree of integrity.


Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.
• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $98,000.00 - $130,000.00 - $143,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $107,000.00 - $143,000.00 - $157,300.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies is a space technology company that provides solutions for Earth observation, space infrastructure, and geospatial intelligence. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of DigitalGlobe and MDA. Maxar is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado and has operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company has a diverse customer base that includes government agencies, commercial companies, and non-profit organizations.
Learn more about Maxar Technologies
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$303 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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