WHAT YOU'LL DO:Purpose/Summary:The Sr. Manager of Contract Compliance is a working leader responsible for the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the company's customer contract and bid compliance function. The Sr. Manager personally owns complex bid/RFP responses, customer agreements, and escalated contract matters while leading and developing the contract team. The role requires deep expertise in federal contracting (FAR/DFARS), public procurement at the state and local levels, and GSA Schedule compliance, along with the ability to lead the continued evolution of AI-enabled contract operations.
Leadership and Team Management:- Lead, mentor, and develop the Manager of Legal Ops and, through that role, the contract specialist and proposal support team.
- Oversee delegation of daily and weekly responsibilities, ensuring efficient management of contract reviews, bid reviews, and contract milestone monitoring.
- Own training and development programs for newly hired and existing team members; build succession depth across the function.
- Develop and uphold Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality standards for bid review, contract intake, and submission processes.
Contract Management:- Personally lead complex bid/RFP responses and escalated contract negotiations across municipal, county, state, and federal customers, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality proposals aligned with strategic goals.
- Evaluate bids/RFPs, aligning language with company objectives, presenting alternative solutions, and identifying issues for legal or business unit management consideration.
- Conduct final review and approval of bid/RFP proposals and customer sales agreements, in conjunction with the VP of Legal Operations & Risk Management, transitioning to independent approval authority.
- Track contract milestones, obligations, and key deliverables, ensuring follow-through on renewals, amendments, and compliance checkpoints.
- Ensure the electronic signature process is accurate and complete, addressing any issues promptly.
Federal Contracting & GSA Oversight:- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private procurement regulations, including FAR/DFARS, Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act, flowdown requirements, and other relevant laws.
- Provide oversight of the company's GSA Schedule (MAS) compliance, including pricing compliance, modifications, and sales reporting; manage the relationship with the company's outside GSA consultant and own internal accountability for schedule compliance.
- Serve as the internal subject matter resource on federal acquisition requirements, cooperative purchasing vehicles, and public procurement processes.
AI-Enabled Contract Operations:- Own and extend the company's library of AI-assisted contract workflows (bid compliance review, RFP response evaluation, customer contract review) in conjunction with the company's CLM platform.
- Expand AI-enabled coverage into obligation tracking, milestone monitoring, and disclosure compliance; measure and report efficiency and quality outcomes.
- Lead the function's progression toward autonomous contract management (ACM), where routine review, compliance checks, and first-pass drafting operate with human oversight rather than human execution.
Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:- Develop and implement internal controls and policies to ensure compliance with contract and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Lead contract audit and review activities, ensuring all reporting requirements are met.
- Implement strategies to review and identify contract disclosure requirements, ensuring the company meets all state and regulatory disclosures and ordinances; regularly assess compliance practices and recommend improvements.
Relationship Management:- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key customer contacts, particularly public procurement specialists and contracting officers.
- Engage with internal stakeholders, including Sales, Legal, Inventory, Operations, and Finance teams, to facilitate communication and information flow.
- Act as the principal liaison with federal, state, and private procurement management specialists and contracting officers.
WHAT YOU BRING- Bachelor's degree in business administration, law, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in contract management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role with direct reports.
- In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFARS, federal acquisition regulations, and public procurement processes; familiarity with GSA Schedule (MAS) administration and compliance strongly preferred.
- NCMA certification (CFCM or CPCM) preferred.
- Demonstrated experience implementing or operating AI and/or CLM tooling within a legal or contracts function.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, including experience managing other managers or supervisors.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet navigation/research.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
WHAT WE OFFER:- Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage- Eligible 1st day of the month after start date
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
- Flexible benefits-choose what you like, ignore the rest
- Generous employee discount
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Daily Pay- Receive up to 50% of wages for hours worked DAILY!!!
WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY:- Your resume, highlighting your education, experience, and skill
