Role at a glance
- Salary
- $117.4K – $177.6K/yr
- Location
- 2 Locations, Virginia, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 7–10+ years of combined experience managing government contracts
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree (J.D. or Master’s in related fields is a plus).
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Role Summary
The Contracts Manager will join Salesforce’s growing US Public Sector Legal team and lead the lifecycle management of government contracts. The role advises internal business leaders, serves as a liaison with Government Contracting Officers, manages contractual risk, and supports direct federal contract growth.
What You'll Do
- Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of government contracts in compliance with FAR, agency-specific supplements, and internal policies.
- Manage contract execution, order conversions, pricing verifications, and contract close-outs.
- Oversee contract invoicing, payments, and administrative systems such as WAWF with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Partner with Legal and Deal Strategy teams to maintain product and pricing catalogs and resolve contract performance issues.
- Advise internal stakeholders on public sector procurement and implement strategies to mitigate contractual, regulatory, compliance, and...
- Deliver training on public sector procurement processes and drive improvements to legal workflows, contracting tools, and governance...
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View full postingQualifications
Bachelor’s degree; 7–10+ years of combined experience managing government contracts within the public sector or a commercial tech/software entity; operational knowledge of FAR, DFARS, commercial item acquisition rules, major contract vehicles, and standard FAR contract types; expertise in SaaS and professional services contracting; experience with government pricing structures, invoicing, and WAWF administration; knowledge of compliance, governance, and security considerations for DoD and IC engagements; ability to assess contractual, regulatory, compliance, and financial risks; experience building relationships with internal clients, cross-functional partners, and government contracting personnel.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7–10+ years of combined experience managing government contracts
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and commercial item acquisition rules
- Knowledge of GSA Schedules, NASA SEWP, and state-wide frameworks
- Knowledge of FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus, and other standard FAR contract types
- Expertise in SaaS and professional services contracting
- Experience with government pricing structures, invoicing, and WAWF administration
- Knowledge of DoD and IC compliance, governance, and security considerations
Preferred
- J.D. or Master’s in a related field
- U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance; ability to obtain and maintain clearance
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The Opportunity
Salesforce is seeking a high-performing, tech-savvy Contracts Manager to join our growing US Public Sector Legal team. In this high-visibility role, you will lead the end-to-end lifecycle management of government contracts, including negotiating modifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), and complex agreements.
Serving as the primary liaison between Salesforce and Government Contracting Officers, you will play a strategic role in advising internal business leaders, managing contractual risk, and scaling our public sector and national security business—with a primary focus on driving direct federal contract growth.
What You’ll Actually Be Doing
Contract Management & Execution
Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of government contracts, ensuring strict compliance with FAR, agency-specific supplements, and internal corporate policies (e.g., revenue recognition, pricing rules, and approval matrixes).
Manage contract execution, order conversions, pricing verifications, and contract close-outs.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable/Receivable to oversee contract invoicing, payments, and administrative systems (e.g., WAWF).
Strategic Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Legal and Deal Strategy teams to maintain product/pricing catalogs and resolve contract performance issues with agency program managers.
Guide internal stakeholders on public sector procurement, proactively identifying contractual, regulatory, compliance, and financial risks while implementing effective mitigation strategies.
Evaluate existing corporate agreements to identify operational bottlenecks and propose scalable, strategic solutions.
Enablement & Operational Excellence
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), delivering high-value training to internal teams on public sector procurement processes and best practices.
Drive continuous process improvements, optimizing legal workflows, contracting tools, and governance strategies.
You’re Our Person If…
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (J.D. or Master’s in related fields is a plus).
Experience: 7–10+ years of combined experience managing government contracts within the public sector or a commercial tech/software entity.
Regulatory Expertise: Deep operational knowledge of:
FAR, DFARS, and commercial item acquisition rules.
Major contract vehicles (e.g., GSA Schedules, NASA SEWP, state-wide frameworks).
All standard FAR contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus, etc.).
Industry Focus: Proven expertise in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and professional services contracting.
Financial Oversight: Strong background in government financial workflows, including pricing structures, invoicing, and WAWF administration.
National Security & Compliance: Practical knowledge of compliance, governance, and security considerations relevant to US Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) engagements.
Business Acumen: Exceptional judgment with the ability to assess risk magnitude in a fast-paced commercial environment.
Relationship Builder: Proven track record of cultivating trust with internal clients, cross-functional partners, and government contracting personnel.
Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, high-growth, and rapidly evolving landscape.
Integrity: Uncompromising ethical standards aligned with a values-driven corporate culture.
Even Better If...
U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance: ability to obtain and maintain clearance
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Salesforce is a global leader in customer relationship management (CRM) software, empowering businesses of all sizes to connect with their customers in innovative ways. Founded in 1999, the company revolutionized the software industry by delivering cloud-based solutions that streamline sales, service, marketing, and analytics. With a strong focus on customer success and a commitment to sustainability, Salesforce consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, offering diverse career opportunities in technology, sales, and consulting. Through its extensive ecosystem and community engagement, the company is dedicated to helping organizations enhance their customer relationships and achieve their business goals.