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About Us:

CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all.

For over 30 years, it’s been CALSTART’s mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. CALSTART provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.

About The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Contracts Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating government contracts and subcontracts to manage and enhance our government contracting processes. This critical role supports our mission by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and optimizing the drafting, negotiation, and administration of contracts. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in government contracts, particularly with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and California state agency contracts.

What You Will Be Doing:

Draft, review, and negotiate complex government contracts, subcontracts, and amendments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including implementation, monitoring, amendments, and closeout, while maintaining a comprehensive repository of contract records.

Ensure strict adherence to FAR, CFR, and other relevant regulations while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.

Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory requirements, including California-specific contracting processes and compliance obligations.

Partner with program, finance, and legal teams to ensure contract terms support programmatic and financial objectives.

Act as the primary point of contact for government agencies, resolving contract-related issues promptly and professionally.

Evaluate existing contract management practices and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Stay informed of changes in contracting regulations and ensure the organization remains compliant with updated requirements. Conduct periodic audits to verify compliance and address any gaps.

What You Bring to the Table:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, contract management, law, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) preferred.

5+ years of experience in government contract and subcontract management, with expertise in federal compliance (FAR, CFR).

Experience with California state agency contracts is highly preferred.

Strong negotiation and analytical skills with a proven ability to manage complex agreements.

Proficiency in contract management software is a plus

We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you.

We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!

We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, Retirement plan with generous company contributions, FSA for Health and Dependent Care, 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment, 11 paid company holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and more!

Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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