Manager of Federal Government and Commercial Contracts

[ABOUT ISTARI DIGITAL]

Istari is a digital engineering software company enabling our customers to turn the physical world into the digital to accomplish their specific mission or business objectives.

Istari was founded with the vision of making open, scalable digital engineering ecosystems a reality – where new technologies and systems are created digitally, free from the real-world constraints of costs and schedules. We are creating the world’s best engineering model sharing platform, allowing our customers to simply and securely integrate their models across different engineering disciplines, organizations, and security levels.

At Istari, we are passionate about our mission of creating the world's first open and scalable industrial metaverse. Whether our customers are designing prototypes, performing virtual testing, or training AI and autonomy for complex systems, we know that going digital will save them time, resources, and reduce their environmental impact.  

While we are a distributed team with most team-members working remotely, we place an emphasis on staying connected and collaborative, prioritizing in-person opportunities to build trust as a team. At Istari, we still believe that trust is best built in-person. To do this, we have an engineering headquarters in Cambridge, MA for focused technical development and several times per year we gather for an off-site that allows us to develop our professional skills and our team relationships.

[VALUES]

At Istari, we live by our values, which include:

Purposeful Autonomy

We value letting people self-organize and self-motivate. 

Our flat structure and lack of meeting clutter are meant to empower individuals and teams to be proactive.

Our autonomy is measured, goal-oriented, and results-driven – not meandering.

Clear objectives help us prioritize our time.

Smart Transparency

We believe in honest-but-kind communication, transparency, and open-door policies.

We love learning about challenges and tackling them early, not hearing good or bad news late.

We share work-in-progress across our team. 

Fast feedback keeps autonomy purposeful.

Continual Curiosity

At Istari, we love learning to do things ourselves.

We ask, read, share, teach – even watch YouTube videos – to learn new skills to solve problems.

When we make breakthroughs, we write them down.   

Writing focuses ideas, helps us learn, and helps us share.

Equal Opportunity

Istari is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The Manager of Federal Government and Commercial Contracts is responsible for managing and overseeing the execution of contracts. This position ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, develops and maintains strong relationships with government entities, and supports the organization's strategic contracting goals. The Manager will collaborate with internal teams to optimize contract performance and drive successful outcomes.

• Contract Administration: Manage the administration of government and commericial contracts, ensuring fulfillment of contractual obligations and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all contracting activities adhere to federal regulations for government contracts, including FAR and DFARS, as well as industry standards for commercial contracts.
• Contract Negotiation: Assist in negotiating terms and conditions of contracts to secure favorable outcomes for the organization.
• Risk Management: Identify potential contract risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on contract performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments, such as legal, finance, program management, and operations, to support contract-related activities.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain thorough and accurate records of all contracts, prepare reports for senior management, and provide insights on contract status and compliance.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to the contracting process to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in contract administration with experience in both federal government and commercial sectors.
• Knowledge: Solid understanding of government contracting regulations and processes, including familiarity with FAR and DFARS for government contracts and industry standards for commercial contracts.
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Certifications: Certification in contract management (such as CFCM, CPCM, or equivalent) is a plus.

BENEFITS

We offer highly competitive benefits, including:

Health and Family

- Medical/Dental/Vision

- Employee Premiums are 100% Company Paid

- Life Insurance

- Flexible Work Hours 

- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) with federal government holidays

Financial

- Competitive Compensation 

- 401k 

- Company Stock Options

- Home Office Setup Budget

Learning

- Reimbursement for approved trainings and subscriptions

- Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)

Note - some benefits are not available to interns or contractors.

Thank you for your interest in Istari. Expect to hear back from us soon with next steps.

Salary : $150,000 - $180,000