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# Contract Manager (Strategic Contract Initiatives) at Onebrief

- **Company:** Onebrief
- **Location:** United States
- **Compensation:** $126k–$154k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-07-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/onebrief/6c848e4f-b16e-4a99-850c-97693f1b64ad

## Job description

Consequential Work. Dedicated People.

## About Onebrief

Onebrief builds collaboration and AI-powered workflow software for military planning and operational coordination. Military planning is complex by nature, requiring teams to coordinate information, people, and decisions across systems and locations. Onebrief brings planning, collaboration, simulation, and AI into one connected environment, helping teams test strategies, adapt to changing conditions, and make decisions with greater clarity when the stakes are real. We are a distributed team of builders from military, operational, and technology backgrounds who care deeply about improving how important work gets done. Some team members work remotely, while others work directly alongside customers in operational environments around the world. Founded in 2019, Onebrief is backed by leading investors including General Catalyst, Battery Ventures, Insight Partners, Sapphire Ventures, and Human Capital. Valued at more than $2 billion, we continue to invest in product innovation, AI capabilities, and team growth.

## Why This Role Exist

Onebrief's strategic government initiatives require experienced contract professionals who can help ensure complex contractual commitments are executed effectively throughout the life of each program. As our portfolio continues to grow, we are expanding our contracts organization to provide dedicated support to the programs that have the greatest strategic importance to the company. This role partners closely with the Senior Manager of Strategic Contract Initiatives to administer a portfolio of complex government contracts while working alongside Program Management, Customer Success, Finance, Legal, and government stakeholders. You'll help ensure contract actions are executed efficiently, risks are identified early, contractual documentation remains current, and internal teams have the guidance they need to successfully deliver for our customers. Success in this role means contractual issues are proactively managed, stakeholders remain informed, government relationships remain strong, and the administrative execution supporting our most important initiatives operates with consistency and excellence.

## About You

You are a collaborative and detail-oriented contracts professional who enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams to help complex government programs execute successfully. You understand that effective contract management is more than ensuring compliance—it requires strong communication, sound judgment, proactive risk management, and the ability to keep multiple stakeholders aligned around successful outcomes. You have experience administering complex federal government contracts throughout the post-award lifecycle and understand how contractual requirements intersect with program execution, customer relationships, financial performance, and operational delivery. You build credibility by anticipating issues, maintaining organized documentation, and helping teams navigate contractual obligations before they become program challenges. You communicate confidently with internal stakeholders, government customers, and industry partners. Whether you're coordinating contract actions, documenting performance matters, preparing formal correspondence, or supporting negotiations and modifications, you approach your work with professionalism, ownership, and attention to detail. You thrive in fast-moving environments where priorities evolve and multiple initiatives compete for attention. You're highly organized, capable of managing several contract actions simultaneously, and comfortable working independently while knowing when to elevate risks or seek guidance. Most importantly, you see yourself as a business partner—not simply a contract administrator. You understand that your work enables successful customer outcomes, protects the company, and helps Onebrief deliver critical capabilities to mission partners.

## What You'll Do

- Independently administer a portfolio of complex federal government contracts supporting Onebrief's strategic initiatives throughout the post-award lifecycle.
- Partner with Program Management, Customer Success, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to ensure contractual obligations remain aligned with program execution and customer commitments.
- Prepare, coordinate, and maintain contract modifications, correspondence, deliverables, notifications, contract files, and other required documentation.
- Identify contractual risks, performance concerns, and compliance issues early, while developing recommendations and escalating matters appropriately.
- Support customer communications and government interactions by preparing documentation, coordinating responses, and ensuring contractual positions are clearly communicated.
- Maintain accurate contract records, reporting, and internal tracking to provide visibility into contract status, milestones, obligations, and upcoming actions.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management processes, templates, playbooks, and operational workflows that improve consistency across the organization.

## Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 7–10 years of progressive experience administering U.S. Government contracts and/ commercial contracts.
- Demonstrated experience supporting pre-award negotiations and managing post-award contract execution.
- Working knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, contract modifications, funding actions, deliverables, and contract administration practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical, operational, and executive audiences.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting commercial software, SaaS, or technology companies serving the U.S. Government.
- Previous experience as a Government Contract Specialist, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), or acquisition professional.
- Experience supporting OTAs, prototype efforts, software licensing, or non-traditional acquisition approaches.
- Experience working within Salesforce, CLM platforms, or other contract lifecycle management systems.

Indicators of Success A successful Contract Manager will:

- Independently manage a portfolio of complex contracts with minimal day-to-day oversight.
- Establish trusted working relationships with Program Management, Customer Success, and government stakeholders.
- Ensure contract actions, deliverables, modifications, and correspondence are completed accurately and on time.
- Identify and communicate contractual risks early, allowing issues to be resolved before they impact customer success or program execution.
- Improve the consistency, visibility, and operational discipline of contract management across Onebrief's strategic initiatives.

Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies Please note that Onebrief does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement Onebrief explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Onebrief.

## About Onebrief

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Onebrief provides an AI-powered, collaborative operating system for military command, planning, and decision-making.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D)
- **Headquarters**: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Grant Demaree (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Defense technology / Military software
- **Target Customers**: B2G (Business to Government) – specifically the U.S. Department of Defense, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Special Operations Forces. Also serves NATO and allied partners.
- **Mission Statement**: To enable a "superhuman command" that makes brilliant decisions, scales output, and is optimally efficient, transforming how military commands operate and make decisions.

## Products & Services
- **Onebrief Platform**: An AI-enabled, web-based operating system for modern military command. It fuses agentic workflows, decision intelligence, and collaborative tools into a unified, resilient platform. It is live on all major military networks (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS) and integrates with existing partner systems. Key capabilities include:
    - **Agentic Workflows**: AI-enabled capabilities to automate routine tasks and accelerate planning.
    - **Live, Synchronized Data**: Real-time data syncing across all products and users.
    - **Holistic Integrations**: Seamless interoperability with existing military systems and partner networks.
    - **Resilient Foundations**: Engineered to stay live, performant, and secure in all conditions, including wartime reality.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: $2.15 billion (as of Series D in early 2026) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/onebrief)
- **Total Funding**: $162.89M (including a $200M Series D round) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/onebrief)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of $162.89M. The company is integral to three of the four largest operational plans (OPLANs) globally. [onebrief.com](https://www.onebrief.com/)
- **Notable Investors**: Battery Ventures, General Catalyst, Insight Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, and 14+ others. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/onebrief)
- **Growth Signals**: Raised a $200M Series D at a $2.15B valuation in early 2026. Acquired Battle Road Digital. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies for 2026. Reports a 70% reduction in planning cycle time and a 50% increase in information accuracy for users. [onebrief.com](https://www.onebrief.com/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Domain Expertise**: Built by a team with extensive military experience (45% of employees are veterans from the Joint Staff, Service Components, NATO, and Special Operations). This gives them unparalleled insight into the specific pain points of military planning. [onebrief.com](https://www.onebrief.com/careers)
- **Mission-Critical Integration**: The only performant software solution specifically designed for this use case that is live and integrated on all major classified and unclassified networks (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS). [onebrief.com](https://www.onebrief.com/)
- **Proven Impact**: Documented results include a 70% reduction in planning cycle time, a 50% increase in information accuracy, and elimination of ~20 hours of weekly redundant work per user. [onebrief.com](https://www.onebrief.com/)
- **High-Level Endorsement**: Integral to three of the four largest operational plans (OPLANs) globally and endorsed by top military leaders. [onebrief.com](https://www.onebrief.com/)

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling the Platform**: Rapidly scaling the organization and its platform to serve more commands and allied partners.
- **AI-Enabled Command**: Deepening AI and agentic workflow capabilities to further automate and accelerate military planning and decision-making.
- **Expanding Reach**: Growing its footprint across the DoD and allied nations, as evidenced by the acquisition of Battle Road Digital and partnerships like the one with Second Front Systems for rapid deployment. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/onebrief)

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Impact**: Employees directly contribute to solutions that support national security and the effectiveness of military operations. The work is described as "solving problems that matter" with a tangible impact on mission-critical operations. [onebrief.com](https://www.onebrief.com/careers)
- **High Ownership & Autonomy**: The company empowers employees with a high degree of ownership and autonomy, allowing them to lead projects and shape the platform's future. [onebrief.com](https://www.onebrief.com/careers)
- **Rapid Growth & Career Development**: As a rapidly scaling company, employees have a unique opportunity to influence the company's direction and unlock significant career advancement. [onebrief.com](https://www.onebrief.com/careers)
- **Elite Team Composition**: The team includes veterans from elite military units (Joint Staff, Delta Force, 75th Ranger Regiment) and technologists from top tech companies (Palantir, Google, Amazon, Microsoft). This creates a unique, high-performance culture. [onebrief.com](https://www.onebrief.com/careers)
- **Veteran-Friendly Culture**: 45% of employees are veterans, and the company is explicitly designed to be a mission-driven environment that aligns with the values of service, dedication, and teamwork. [onebrief.com](https://www.onebrief.com/careers)
- **Work Policy**: Not explicitly stated, but the platform is built for distributed collaboration, suggesting a flexible or remote-friendly environment is likely.

## Sources
1. [onebrief.com](https://www.onebrief.com/)
2. [onebrief.com/careers](https://www.onebrief.com/careers)
3. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/onebrief)
4. [onebrief.com/about](https://www.onebrief.com/about)
5. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/onebrief)

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