Nava

Contracts Manager – States/Grants

Nava

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Alabama • Arizona • United States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

  • Prepare and customize a variety of legal agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, consulting agreements, contracts, subcontracts, grants and other contractual documents that support our business
  • Actively participate in contract and grant negotiations with business partners
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customer and partner contract communications
  • Coordinate negotiations and review with partners, clients, and internal/external legal counsel, as required
  • Review and identify compliance requirements for Nava's contracts and grants, and ensure compliance
  • Assess company contract/grant needs and propose solutions that can be articulated in business strategies and legal documents
  • Communicate effectively and frequently to keep the delivery, growth, finance, and operational teams informed of status, progress, risks, and blockers
  • Maintain an accurate, up-to-date, and well-organized archive of Nava’s state contracts, grant award documentation, and legal agreements
  • Understand strategic, operational, and financial constraints and opportunities, ensuring that contractual agreements serve Nava’s interests
  • Help Nava understand the contractual space that we have to operate within - where we have flexibility and where we are constrained to ensure that we are both operating effectively and aligned with our contractual agreements
  • Take accountability for using your position as the Contracts Manager to build strong relationships and a strong reputation for Nava with partners, funders, and government clients

Requirements

  • At least five years’ experience in contract management and/or contract compliance, with a minimum of two years’ experience managing a portfolio of state contracts
  • Direct experience with some or all of the following state clients: Maryland, New Jersey, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania
  • Direct experience managing NASPO contract vehicles and other state cooperative purchasing agreements
  • Experience interpreting and operationalizing compliance requirements tied to grant-funded or state-funded engagements, including reporting, documentation, and audit readiness
  • Ability to independently implement strategies and services in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing environment while maintaining alignment across organizational boundaries with minimal oversight
  • Experience with complex and difficult contract management situations
  • Ability to develop documents and maintain communications using a variety of suites/applications, including G Suite, MS Office, Slack, etc.
  • Highly organized, resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and autonomously within a distributed team while soliciting feedback when necessary
  • Ability to understand business context and think strategically, make recommendations, and identify trade-offs and short term vs. long term risks and benefits
  • Ability to build and form strong relationships with both the internal team, our partners and our clients
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated history as a strong performer—consistently exceeding expectations through proactive problem-solving, accountability, and delivery excellence
  • An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, curious, and positive mindset
Benefits
  • Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
  • Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
  • Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
  • Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
  • Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
  • Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
  • Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
  • Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
  • Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
  • 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
  • Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
  • Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
  • Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
  • Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
  • Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
  • Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
  • Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
  • Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
contract managementcontract compliancegrant managementNASPO contract vehiclesstate cooperative purchasing agreementscompliance requirements interpretationaudit readinessdocument developmentreportingnegotiation
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingaccountabilityrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingadaptabilitycollaborationreliabilitydetail-oriented