FreeHire

Fortive

Government Contracts Manager

Show

Fluke, a Fortive company, is seeking a Government Contracts Manager to support the growth of our U.S. Government business as part of the Legal organization. This role serves as a key business partner, directly enabling revenue growth by supporting compliant participation in U.S. Government opportunities while protecting the company from regulatory and contractual risk.

You will act as a recognized subject matter expert in U.S. Government contracting regulations, interpreting and applying complex and often ambiguous regulatory frameworks (e.g., FAR/DFARS) and translating them into clear, actionable guidance that supports business decisions and mitigates risk.

This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is both strategic and hands-on, while also advising on complex regulatory interpretations impacting business decisions.

Contract Lifecycle Management

  • Provide transactional legal support and guidance across the full lifecycle of U.S. Government contracts
  • Support proposal development, writing, and submission of high-quality responses to direct U.S. Government RFI’s, RFPs and RFQ's and advising on contract structure, risk and compliance
  • Negotiate and review awarded contracts and modifications to ensure alignment with Fluke’s offerings and scope of delivery

Regulatory Interpretation & Risk Guidance

  • Interpret, analyze, and provide guidance on FAR, DFARS, GSAR, and other agency-specific regulations, including areas that require judgment due to ambiguity or lack of precedent
  • Provide practical, risk-based guidance to stakeholders on contract terms, compliance obligations, and negotiation strategy

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Enablement

  • Partner with internal stakeholders to support compliant deal execution
  • Act as a primary interface with government contracting officers and customers

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

  • Support compliance activities including audits, reporting, and contract documentation
  • Monitor and evaluate regulatory changes and advise on their practical application and business impact, including recommended actions
  • Develop and deliver training on government contracting requirements and best practices
  • Drive process improvements using the Fortive Business System (FBS) to improve efficiency and reduce risk

Qualifications

Required

  • 8+ years of experience in sales-side contracts management within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and related federal contracting frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations and apply sound business judgment
  • Proven project management, prioritization, and critical thinking skills
  • Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and discernment in ambiguous or evolving regulatory situations
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder influence skills

Preferred

  • Experience working directly with DoD, GSA, DOE, or similar agencies
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity and compliance requirements (e.g., CMMC)
  • Experience supporting both hardware and software/SaaS contracts

What Success Looks Like

  • Contracts are executed efficiently while maintaining full regulatory compliance
  • Stakeholders are empowered with clear, actionable guidance
  • Risks are proactively identified and mitigated
  • Business decisions are made with confidence, supported by clear interpretation of regulatory requirements and well-articulated risk tradeoffs
  • Government contract opportunities are successfully enabled through balanced, risk-informed decision-making
  • Legal support is delivered with a high degree of accuracy, ownership, and attention to detail across the full lifecycle
  • Processes are continuously improved to support growth and scalability

#LI-CS23