Contracts Manager

Introduction to Shield AI Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with artificially intelligent systems.  For our world-class team, no idea is too ambitious, and we never stop working to make possible what looks out of reach today.  We are backed by Silicon Valley venture capital firms including Andreessen Horowitz, have been shipping product since 2018, and are growing rapidly.  Job Description Are you experienced in Federal Government contract administration and looking to work in the emerging AI and robotics company serving the national security sector?  Do you want to apply your skills towards a meaningful mission to protect service members and civilians with artificially intelligent systems? As Shield AI’s Contracts Manager, you will play a key role on the team, collaborating with many functions including Business Development, Sales, Legal, Marketing/Government Affairs, and Talent.  You will guide the full range of contract administration, working with internal and external customers and government officials.  As the very first Contracting Officer, this is an opportunity to build, manager, lead and grow a contract management function at Shield AI. Due to export control regulations governing our products and solutions, this position requires that the candidate be a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.  If you're interested in being part of an engineering team that works hard, loves to have fun, and is working on some truly meaningful, challenging work; apply now and we can chat further! Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.