Government Contracts Manager

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co . We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. About the role We are looking for an experienced and motivated government contracts professional to join our Legal team. The Legal team provides legal, contracts, and compliance support to our Business verticals across various industries. You will support our Defense vertical’s rapid growth, as Applied Intuition continues to bring cutting edge dual-use solutions to the Department of Defense, U.S. defense industry partners, and international defense customers. You will work cross-functionally with Business Development, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, and Product teams. You will provide your expertise in proposal development, contracting, FAR/DFARS compliance, and overall go-to-market strategies to help our Defense business expand its impact in serving defense customers. At Applied, you will: Provide cradle-to-grave contract support during entire lifecycle of government contracts, including pre-solicitation planning, proposal development, contract negotiations, contract execution compliance, and close-out Negotiate NDAs and Teaming Agreements with teaming partners Manage subcontractor and supplier contractual relationships Manage relationships with contracting officers and teaming partner contractual representatives Provide contractual guidance for business obligations Support and lead the development of cost and price buildups Build, implement, and oversee compliance programs as needed We’re looking for someone who has: Action-oriented mindset with exceptional organizational and communication skills Desire to be the linchpin that can shepherd a deal from the idea stage to contract award Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 5+ years of experience as a government contracts professional within the U.S. government and/or private industry Experience in developing and implementing pricing strategies Experience with contract management for a diverse range of contract types (e.g., FFP, TM, CPFF) and contract vehicles (FAR based contracts, Other Transaction Authority (OTA), subcontracts, software licenses, GSA schedules) An active security clearance, or the ability to obtain one Nice to have: Experience at a defense technology company that sells software and/or hardware Experience with contract management related to Department of Defense programs Experience with contract management for sales to international defense customers Exposure to U.S. export controls compliance (e.g., ITAR) Security Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance For more information about U.S. security clearances: click here . Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible role ... (truncated, view full listing at source)