# USG Contracts Manager at Nominal

- Company: Nominal
- What the company does: Nominal powers mission-critical engineering with advanced data infrastructure, real-time observability, and analysis tools — all in one collaborative platform. Backed by General Catalyst, Lightspeed and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.nominal.io/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: New York, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $175K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-08
- Apply by: 2026-12-23
- Apply: https://jobs.gem.com/nominal/am9icG9zdDpzk7D_ie_hGio4C9eANXO6?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/nominal-usg-contracts-manager/

## About the role

Nominal's Legal team supports our work with the U.S. Government (USG), including mission partners in the Navy and Air Force. As our government business grows, so do the volume and complexity of the contracts behind it. As a USG Contracts Manager, you'll own government contract actions from solicitation review through award and modification, working closely with our attorneys, our Government team, and customers. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Experience negotiating and administering U.S. Government contracts, either as a government contracting officer or specialist or at a government contractor, preferably a venture-backed technology company
- Working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS, including commercial item acquisition (FAR Part 12) and data rights
- Experience with a range of contract vehicles, such as FAR-based contracts, Other Transaction (OT) agreements, and SBIR/STTR awards
- A track record of owning contract actions end to end and resolving non-routine issues on your own
- Strong organization and attention to detail across many active contracts and deadlines
- Clear written communication with contracting officers, program teams, and internal partners


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/nominal-usg-contracts-manager/