Legal Contract Manager, Public Sector

The role

This person will manage the full contract lifecycle for government agreements and negotiate contracts with federal, state, and local agencies. They will also ensure compliance with contract requirements and support contract pursuits and proposals.

What you will do

• Manage the full contract lifecycle for government agreements including NDAs, services agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and order forms.
• Negotiate contracts with federal, state, and local agencies and government integrators.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with contract requirements and government-specific certifications.
• Support contract pursuits and proposals including review of RFP/RFQ terms and development of compliance matrices.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms align with technical capabilities and security frameworks.
• Maintain contract records and manage data related to key terms, renewals, and deliverables.
• Develop scalable contracting processes and playbooks.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on implications for government contracts.

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in government contracting, contract management, or technology transactions.
• Significant exposure to U.S. federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong background negotiating and managing agreements with U.S. government agencies or prime contractors.
• Familiarity with public sector compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, CMMC, ITAR/EAR, government data rights).
• Demonstrated ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgment in highly technical, fast-moving environments.
• Demonstrated experience using artificial intelligence tools to automate legal and compliance workflows.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• JD, law degree, or relevant contract management certification (e.g., NCMA CPCM/CCCM)
• Experience working in a high-growth technology company or government integrator

Before you apply

• Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance required.
• Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law.

About the company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.