Contracts Manager
#LI-Remote
Current Openings – Contracts and Legal /
FT Exempt /
Remote
We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Contracts Manager to join our growing, distributed team at Coforma.
Contracts Managers wear many hats (and sometimes may feel like they are asked to pull rabbits out of them!) From writer, protector, recordkeeper, guidance counselor, enforcer, and, yes, even occasional magician, this role serves as a key business partner for the Growth, Delivery, and Legal teams. The ideal candidate has a background in digital technology and design services and exudes competence, character, collaboration, and excitement at the opportunity to develop, iterate, and improve department workflows and policies. Experience in federal government contracting is required for this role.
A typical day for a Coforma Contracts Manager might include fielding a request from the Growth team to review requirements for a solicitation, evaluating the opportunity for any conflict of interest risk, or preparing ancillary documents for a proposal. You’ll also tend to teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and subcontractor requests, which are submitted via helpdesk tickets to ensure tracking throughout the drafting and negotiation process to execution. The best part of your day may be cheering on a delivery team achieving a significant contract milestone or simply helping a team navigate ambiguity in contract requirements.
Initially reporting to the General Counsel, this role requires persistence and positivity, and a constant dedication to maintaining compliant, responsible, and ethical business practices. You will thrive here if you are conscientious, curious, and place a high premium both on being empowered and empowering others to perform their best work.
If you’re passionate about improving lives through digital products and services, Coforma is a great company for you. We look forward to meeting you!
$85,000 to $107,000 Annual Salary + Benefits + Growth Potential
Placement within this range will be based on the competency level of the candidate. An offer will be made at one of the following tiers:
Tier 1: $85,000 — Meets minimum qualification/experience requirements. Beyond onboarding, will need additional guidance and training to perform key responsibilities of the role.
Tier 2: $96,000 — Experienced and fully-competent. Beyond onboarding, can independently perform key responsibilities of the role.
Tier 3: $107,000 — Highly experienced and can perform all responsibilities of the role at a higher level than expected once onboarding is completed.
To honor our company-wide equitable pay system, the posted salary range and corresponding tier salaries are non-negotiable.
The job posting for this role is scheduled to close at 5:00pm ET on Monday, August 25, 2025. Depending on the number of applications received, the application window may be extended or may close earlier than scheduled to ensure that we can thoughtfully review and respond to each submission.
This is a US-based remote position open to applicants in select states listed below (Eastern Time Zone strongly preferred). Some travel may be required.
Note: to ensure we remain compliant with all state, county, and local employment and tax regulations, applicants must currently reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment with Coforma. This list will be updated periodically as our PeopleOps team works to open up hiring in additional states.
∙ Arizona
∙ California
∙ District of Columbia
∙ Florida
∙ Georgia
∙ Idaho
∙ Illinois
∙ Maine
∙ Maryland
∙ Massachusetts
∙ Montana
∙ Nevada
∙ New Jersey
∙ New York
∙ North Carolina
∙ Oregon
∙ South Carolina
∙ Tennessee
∙ Texas
∙ Virginia
∙ Washington
∙ Wisconsin
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Administer contracts as assigned: Ensure accuracy and completeness of subcontract records, distribute instructions and contract requirements to appropriate parties via accurate and prompt updating of internal trackers, maintain records and documents in accordance with contract requirements and company policy, draft, review, negotiate, and collect signatures for non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, authorizations to proceed, and subcontracts between Coforma and its partners, record and track amendments to existing agreements, and manage the contracts closeout process.
- Drive and foster internal and external collaboration across the organization: This includes assisting the Growth team in reviewing responses to solicitations and preparing ancillary documents for proposals, collaborating with the Project Management Office (PMO) to lead contract kickoff meetings, performing subcontractor due diligence, and attending meetings with the client’s contract team personnel, building relationships with stakeholders and answering questions regarding contract requirements.
- Adhere to and contribute to Coforma’s contract management and compliance processes: Help iterate upon and refine Coforma's contract management and compliance processes in relation to our obligations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and any other applicable laws and regulations, ensuring our company remains compliant at all times.
- Contracts process improvement: Assist in the improvement of the Contract and Legal Affairs department’s operations, efficiencies, and accuracy, implementing AI tools to improve speed and efficiency and to maximize the quality and level of support the department provides to the organization.
Who You Are (Requirements)
- 3+ years of federal contract management experience for acquisitions of agile software development services or digital products
- Experience with a wide variety of contract types including FFP, T&M, BPAs, GSA Schedule Order purchases, GWACs, and agency IDIQs
- Experience with G Suite, Slack, Zoom, Unanet, and project management or ticketing software such as JIRA
- Confidence in skills and experience and comfortable acting as a trusted subject matter expert on all things related to contract management and administration
- Critical thinker who is not afraid to ask questions and offer suggestions and has a willingness to learn new technologies and tools
- Strong writer and communicator who is able to distill complex or technical regulatory requirements into plain language and can communicate clearly and succinctly with colleagues at all levels across the organization
- A proactive, empathetic, persistent, positive, and growth mindset
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and able to anticipate challenges and adapt to changing situations with new information
- Full-time resident of the contiguous United States (must be legally authorized to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship)
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Certified Federal Contract Manager, DITAP completion, or similar certification
- Experience working with disadvantaged small business (SDVOSB, 8(a) companies), or or Mentor-Protégé Program participants in the digital services industry
Other
- Internet: Will prioritize and maintain access to strong, reliable internet for the remote nature of our work, except when on vacation or holiday.
- Security: Will keep the highest security practices to ensure privacy and security of Coforma and client information, given the nature of our work, even when on vacation.
- Travel Flexibility: On request and with advanced notice, will attend in-person events such as meetings, workshops, and trainings as assigned for projects that require it.
- Brand Representation: Will represent Coforma professionally and sincerely, modeling our Company Values in all interactions.
$85,000 - $107,000 a year
The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $107,000 in line with our company-wide equitable pay scale.
Placement within this range will be based on the competency level of the candidate. An offer will be made at one of the following tiers:
Tier 1: $85,000 — Meets minimum qualification/experience requirements. Beyond onboarding, will need additional guidance and training to perform key responsibilities of the role.
Tier 2: $96,000 — Experienced and fully-competent. Beyond onboarding, can independently perform key responsibilities of the role.
Tier 3: $107,000 — Highly experienced and can perform all responsibilities of the role at a higher level than expected once onboarding is completed.
To honor our company-wide equitable pay system, the posted salary range and corresponding tier salaries are non-negotiable.
We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Due to the nature of our work with the federal government, this role is required to work from the contiguous United States.
We're Coforma
We use creativity to get results for clients and the communities they serve.
We’ve honed a modern, agile, user-centered approach that elevates human needs through thoughtfully-designed systems and products.
From connecting families in crisis at the US border to improving the way governments consume COVID-19 mobility data through a more accessible and user-friendly tool, we’re dedicated to improving people’s lives through thoughtful technology products and services. Together. Our cross-functional team works closely with each other and with our government, nonprofit, and commercial partners to research, design, and build better products and services.
Coforma employs over 150 talented creators. Our leadership has decades of experience in improving government digital services from a civic service mindset, and a strong record of developing innovative technology solutions for government, enterprise, and nonprofits.
We thoughtfully integrate design into product development. We are experts in leading the design and development of products to meet business goals, build alignment, and deliver value through technically feasible and iterative design activities.
Business objectives and human beings are at the center of our work. We work very closely and collaboratively with our partners, from solicitation through to delivery, to ensure that the solution provides a high level of value to the business. Accessibility is never overlooked in our work, and our iterative approach validates the utility and delight of the final product.
Benefits
In addition to the many perks that come with our remote-first company and culture, we offer numerous benefits to eligible employees. Some of those include:
• Flexible PTO along with paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Internet, phone, and home office stipends
• A professional development fund along with numerous growth opportunities
• 16-week parental leave policy available to birthing and non-birthing parents
• Remote work policy, which saves the average worker $5,000 a year in transportation costs
Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Workplace
Coforma is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other factors protected under federal, state, or local law.
We're committed to ensuring accessibility and equal opportunity and offering reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities. We adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act and all relevant federal, state, and local laws concerning disability discrimination and accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, please email talentops@coforma.io.
About Public Trust and Other Background Investigations
Due to the nature of our client and project work, most roles may require a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI), Moderate Background Investigation (MBI), Background Investigation (BI) or other relevant investigations as needed. Additional information regarding background evaluations or investigations can be found on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website (opm.gov).
