Contract Vehicle Manager

Mark43 • Washington, DC

6d • Remote

About The Position

Mark43’s mission is to empower communities and their governments with new technologies that improve the safety and quality of life for all. We build powerful, scalable, and elegant software that sets a new standard for the tools upon which our first responders rely. Our users are diverse, and we are therefore committed to embracing diversity of thought and experience within our team. We are looking for a Contract Vehicle Manager to join our Customer Operations team. You will be instrumental in building and scaling the development, strategy, execution, and management of contract vehicles and procurement paths across Sales, Legal, Finance, and Operations. This is a strategic and highly collaborative role with visibility across the organization, perfect for someone excited by the opportunity to shape procurement operations and influence how Mark43 engages with complex contract vehicles. This role will support the strategy and execution of contract vehicles and procurement paths across State, Local, Education, Federal, and UK markets.

Requirements

• We’re looking for a Contract Vehicle Manager with at least 8 years of professional experience working with and managing procurement paths, contract vehicles, contract administration, and capture.
• Strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of contract types (fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, T&M) and acquisition procedures
• Comfortable navigating legal and regulatory frameworks, especially FAR and DFARS
• Willing to do the work and take initiative—you don’t wait for direction to spot issues or improve a process
• Highly organized and adept at prioritization, especially when managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Curious and humble, always looking to improve and learn from others

Nice To Haves

• Experience selling into Government customers is strongly preferred.
• Experience using and building with AI tools is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developed and implemented strategies for managing procurement vehicles in State, Local, Education, Federal, and UK markets, including IDIQs, GWACs, BPAs, and cooperative purchasing agreements
• Partnered with Sales, Legal, Finance, Product, Partnerships, Capture, Operations, and Services to submit a proposal for a new government-wide contract vehicle
• Conducted a compliance review to ensure an active vehicle aligned with FAR and DFARS regulations
• Collaborated with vendors and internal stakeholders to mitigate risks and resolve a performance issue
• Tracked contract modifications and ensured timely reporting to meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Reviewed budget performance and contract spending trends to inform sourcing strategies
• Managed all phases of a contract lifecycle, from solicitation and negotiation to award, modifications, and closeout

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed