Legal Clerical
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
TypeScript
Legal Contract Manager
OpenAI
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington, D.C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $207,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
Tech Stack
TypeScript
About the role
- 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, balancing risk management with business objectives
- Ensure ongoing compliance with contract requirements, including flow-down clauses, reporting obligations, and government-specific certifications (e.g., FAR/DFARS, FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-171)
- Support contract pursuits and proposals, including review of RFP/RFQ terms, development of compliance matrices, and coordination of required representations and certifications
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders—Legal, Finance, Security, Capture/Proposals, and Product—to ensure contract terms align with OpenAI’s technical capabilities, pricing structures, and security/compliance frameworks
- Maintain contract records and manage data related to key terms, renewals, and deliverables
- Develop scalable contracting processes and playbooks to streamline government sales while managing legal and regulatory risk
- Monitor regulatory developments and advise on implications for government contracts and compliance programs
- Report to Associate General Counsel, Head of Public Sector Legal; support OpenAI for Government’s growing public sector business
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in government contracting, contract management, or technology transactions, with significant exposure to U.S. federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS)
- JD, law degree, or relevant contract management certification (e.g., NCMA CPCM/CCCM) preferred but not required
- 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, with experience managing complex contract portfolios
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to distill complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for business teams
- Experience working in a high-growth technology company or government integrator is a strong plus
- Based in Washington D.C.; able to work hybrid and attend US office at least three days per week
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
- Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
- Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
- 13+ paid company holidays and multiple paid coordinated company office closures, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
- Mental health and wellness support
- Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
- Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
- Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
- Relocation support for eligible employees
- Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided
- Offers Equity
- Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
contract managementgovernment contractingnegotiationcompliance matricesrisk managementcontract lifecycle managementU.S. federal acquisition regulationslegal automationcontract portfolio managementregulatory compliance
Soft skills
organizational skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationautonomysound judgmentability to distill complex informationcollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solving
Certifications
JDNCMA CPCMNCMA CCCMU.S. Government TS/SCI clearance
