Government Contracts Manager

Fortive

Government Contracts Manager supporting U.S. Government business while ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeEverett • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the growth of U.S. Government business as part of the Legal organization
Act as a recognized subject matter expert in U.S. Government contracting regulations
Provide transactional legal support and guidance across the full lifecycle of U.S. Government contracts
Support proposal development, writing, and submission of high-quality responses to U.S. Government RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
Negotiate and review awarded contracts and modifications
Provide practical, risk-based guidance to stakeholders on contract terms, compliance obligations, and negotiation strategy
Partner with internal stakeholders to support compliant deal execution
Act as a primary interface with government contracting officers and customers
Monitor and evaluate regulatory changes
Develop and deliver training on government contracting requirements and best practices
Drive process improvements using the Fortive Business System (FBS)

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in sales-side contracts management within a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and related federal contracting frameworks
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations and apply sound business judgment
Proven project management, prioritization, and critical thinking skills
Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and discernment in ambiguous or evolving regulatory situations
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder influence skills
Experience working directly with DoD, GSA, DOE, or similar agencies (preferred)
Familiarity with cybersecurity and compliance requirements (e.g., CMMC) (preferred)
Experience supporting both hardware and software/SaaS contracts (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

U.S. Government contracting regulationsFARDFARScontracts managementproposal developmentcontract negotiationcompliance obligationsrisk-based guidanceprocess improvementscybersecurity compliance

Soft Skills

project managementprioritizationcritical thinkingindependent judgmentnegotiationcommunicationstakeholder influence