Legal Contract Manager, Public Sector

We’re seeking a Legal Contracts Manager to support OpenAI for Government’s growing public sector business. This role will manage a wide range of contracting activities with U.S. federal, state, and local government customers and partners.

• 7+ years of experience in government contracting, contract management, or technology transactions, with significant exposure to U.S. federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS).

• JD, law degree, or relevant contract management certification (e.g., NCMA CPCM/CCCM) preferred but not required.

• Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance.

• Strong background negotiating and managing agreements with U.S. government agencies or prime contractors.

• Familiarity with public sector compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, CMMC, ITAR/EAR, government data rights).

• Demonstrated ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgment in highly technical, fast-moving environments.

• Demonstrated experience using artificial intelligence tools to automate legal and compliance workflows.

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience managing complex contract portfolios.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to distill complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for business teams.

• Experience working in a high-growth technology company or government integrator is a strong plus.

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. 

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