Government Contracts Manager

Cadence Design Systems

. Manage the full lifecycle of U.S.

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $127,400 - $236,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing U.S. Government-funded contracts, including compliance with FAR and DFARS, contract negotiation, and risk management. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to align contractual terms with business objectives and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

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Government Contract ManagementFAR ComplianceContract NegotiationProposal DevelopmentRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Government ContractsFAR KnowledgeDFARS KnowledgeContract NegotiationProposal SupportRisk MitigationContract AdministrationDetailed-OrientedTechnical Software ExperienceElectronics Industry Experience

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

FAR Part 12FAR Part 15DFARS Part 227Other Transaction AgreementsBroad Agency AnnouncementsCHIPS Act

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full lifecycle of U.S. Government-funded contracts and subcontracts, from capture and proposal support through negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout
Advise on compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), other agency supplements, and Cadence corporate policy
Support proposal development, including reviewing solicitations, identifying problematic terms, and preparing exceptions and clarification requests
Support legal with contract negotiation of prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, and related agreements
Partner with legal, sales, finance, programs, and other stakeholders to align contractual terms with business objectives and delivery commitments
Advise internal stakeholders on contract strategy, regulatory and corporate policy compliance requirements, organizational conflict of interest mitigation, and risk management
Interface with senior leadership, sales executives, program managers, and contracting officers to resolve issues during capture, proposal development, contract negotiation, performance, and closeout
Identify and mitigate contract-related risks
Coordinate government contract functions across multiple complex deals and stakeholder groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience with government contracts, including overseeing complex proposals and negotiations
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Broad knowledge of the FAR and DFARS, including extensive experience with FAR Part 12 contracting and familiarity with data rights
Detailed-oriented, excellent verbal/written communication skills
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
Must be a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. §1101(a)(20) or 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
Experience in technical software and/or electronics industry (preferred)
Expertise in FAR Part 15 and DFARS Part 227 (preferred)
Knowledge of Other Transaction Agreements, Broad Agency Announcements, the CHIPS Act, and other similar non-standard U.S. government matters (preferred)
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation: bonus
Incentive compensation: equity
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with employer match
Employee stock purchase plan
Medical plan options
Dental plan options
Vision plan options