Legal Contract Manager, Public Sector
Core
Manage the full lifecycle of government contracts (NDAs, services, teaming, subcontracts) for OpenAI's public sector business, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and supporting sales pursuits.
Role type
Senior Legal Contract Manager (Government)
Builds
Government contracts and compliance frameworks for AI technology deployment
Domain
Public Sector / Government Contracting / AI
Required skills
Government contracting expertise, U.S. federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS), contract negotiation, compliance management, regulatory monitoring, contract lifecycle administration, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
JD or law degree, NCMA CPCM/CCCM certification, experience with AI tools for legal automation, background in high-growth tech or government integrator
Technologies
FAR, DFARS, FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR, EAR
Responsibilities
Negotiate contracts with federal, state, and local agencies; ensure compliance with flow-down clauses and government certifications; support RFP/RFQ reviews and proposal development; maintain contract records and manage key terms; develop scalable contracting processes; monitor regulatory developments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/12d722f9-79da-4d92-a34b-52619146f5da-legal-contract-manager-public-sector-at-openai)
