Government Contracts Manager

About this role

Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter our adversaries. In the 21st century, conflict moves at algorithmic speed and foresight equals firepower. Our agentic AI is purpose-built to compete with China—from cross-Strait conflict to gray zone coercion. Trained on the most mission-relevant datasets in defense, our technology models adversary behavior, simulates campaigns, and recommends the best course of action to decision makers.

Our AI systems are some of the most trusted in the industry and actively used on the front lines of the Indo-Pacific to keep the peace and save lives. Exceptional technology starts with exceptional people. Vannevar is a small agile team combining world-class engineers with veteran strategists who bring deep expertise in defense and tradecraft. We’re building a company defined by mission impact, user empathy, and disciplined growth.

In just three years, we grew from $3M to $80M in ARR, achieved early profitability, and reached unicorn status—proving that disruption doesn’t require an ego, and staying power doesn’t mean standing still. About the role We're looking for a Contracts Manager to help us stay organized as we scale. You are ambitious and thrive in a fast-paced and quickly evolving environment, but are also detailed, process oriented, and organized.

You are strategic. You’re focused on where we’re going and build the plans and processes to support our goals. At this point we’re still learning. You’re energized by the prospect of creating new tools and processes to make the company operate more effectively, and not afraid to make changes when the first, or second, attempt can be improved. As contracts manager, you will work from within the Legal/GRC team across capture, revenue, and finance organizations to build and maintain contract files, assist with managing government contracts compliance, and create the workflows and processes to drive efficiency in existing and new business requirements.

What you’ll do Develop and maintain government contracts management processes, from pre-contract activities to final contract milestones/deliverables Build AI-native workflows into contract management and compliance processes – replacing manual review wherever possible Maintain government contract registration, reporting, and disclosures in government systems such as SAM.gov, PIEE, CPARS, etc. Assist in negotiating and administering agreements with our customers, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring adherence to company policies and government regulations Provide frontline support for contract-related requests from internal stakeholders; respond to inquiries from customers, subcontractors, and vendors Monitor contract performance on complex government contracts; identifying and escalating challenges that may threaten performance Design and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations in support of our federal business including export control/OFAC and FAR/DFARs requirements What we’re looking for Bachelor’s degree 3+ years relevant experience (e.g.