Job Description
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Staff Contracts Administrator to join our team supporting defense contracting operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts to ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies. This position requires an individual with strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other relevant regulations.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in contracts administration, preferably in a defense contracting environment providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support for CPAF, CPFF, CPFF LOE, FFP and T&M government contracts.
- Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and government procurement processes.
- Experience negotiating terms and conditions and managing government contracts.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as support multiple stakeholders in a rapid pace environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- US citizenship is required with an active Top-Secret Clearance.
Preferred qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Business Administration or a related field
- Certification in Contracts Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM, or similar)
- Experience with software development contracts and software licensing instruments
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Requirements
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in contracts administration, preferably in a defense contracting environment providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support for CPAF, CPFF, CPFF LOE, FFP and T&M government contracts.
- Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and government procurement processes.
- Experience negotiating terms and conditions and managing government contracts.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as support multiple stakeholders in a rapid pace environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- US citizenship is required with an active Top-Secret Clearance.
Preferred qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Business Administration or a related field
- Certification in Contracts Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM, or similar)
- Experience with software development contracts and software licensing instruments
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