Clearance: Secret clearance is a requirement for this role. 

Location: Palo Alto, CA (Candidate being based at our Palo Alto HQ is highly desired; we will consider exceptional Washington, D.C.- based candidates if they can maintain a routine and flexible travel schedule. Rhombus may offer relocation assistance for qualified individuals.)

Job Description

A critical part of the Rhombus team is its contracting professionals, who play a crucial role in program success and expansion. The Contracts Administrator will interface daily with a highly motivated team of program leadership, functional leadership, and customers in fast-paced environments. You will help Rhombus address the full breadth of our contractual obligations during the U.S. government acquisitions and sustainment lifecycle, as well as manage the entirety of Rhombus’ contract responsibilities. 

Rhombus is a fast-growing company at the early stages of growth, and we’re seeking like-minded, mission-oriented candidates that must be resourceful, creative, and eager to take full ownership of complex matters. 

This is a fast-paced, ‘roll-up your sleeves’ role. On any given day, you’ll help push deals across the finish line, review, edit, negotiate, and complete critical contract documentation, review balance sheets or conduct account analysis, respond to FOIAs, develop and present ad hoc financial reports, build out pricing proposals, review NDAs, negotiate data contracts, travel to program offices to negotiate terms, implement new company directives/policies, all while supporting other high-impact projects from leadership. In this role, there is always a new challenge to conquer with opportunities for career growth and company growth and impact.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide contract and subcontract support for various FAR/DFARS contracts and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreements. 
• Support of these contracts may involve proposal development and reviews, contract negotiation, contract compliance, contract/task order management, contract modifications, and contract close-out. Functions for this role will also include Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements and responses to RFPs.
• Stay up to date on relevant regulations, including FAR and DFARS, with the motivation to quickly learn new concepts.
• Directly support the budgeting process, forecasting process, strategic planning process, and standard management reporting. 
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, legal requirements, and company policies.
• Provide program managers and executives with contract briefs during the life of contracts.
• Support the review and approval process of balance sheet account analysis, statement of cash flows and supporting schedules and standard consolidated reporting packs. 
• Produce a variety of routine and ad hoc financial reports, packages and pro forma analyses for executive leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, legal requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain an audit file for each contract to include the original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations/modifications, amendments, clarifications, payment schedules, and deliverables.
• Provide contract summaries and ensure contract execution in accordance with government and company policies.
• Provide program managers and executives with contract briefs during the life of contracts.
• Provide contractual guidance and risk mitigation strategies for contractual and business obligations.

What we’re looking for

• Contracts professional with 6+ years experience in the DOD SaaS space. 
• Deep familiarity with software licensing, commercial acquisition, and Department of Defense acquisition.
• Broad, in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) concepts.
• Proficiency in all contract types, including transactions, FAR-based contracts and agreements ranging from from low dollar to high dollar (>$100M).
• Excellent organizational skills; capable of maintaining both broad and intricate knowledge of special projects and enabling outcomes with minimal direction.
• A technical background in finance and contracts, with a strong interest in technology.
• Ability to cultivate strong, ongoing relationships with internal and external customers. 

What we require

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. secret clearance. Current clearance holders are encouraged to apply.
• At minimum a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, public policy, international affairs, or related field. Masters preferred. 
• Experience with full life cycle contract management for government and commercial contracts.
• A strong working knowledge of U.S. government contracting including FAR/DFARS experience.
• Willing to work onsite in our Palo Alto, CA HQ with availability for 10-15% travel.

Salary

• This position has a salary range of $150,000 to $175,000. Final salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
• This position is eligible for an annual performance bonus, alongside other company perks and benefits.