Contracting Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Contracting Officer

Department

Growth

Reports To

Head of Government and Growth

Location

Remote with travel

Position Summary

The Contracting Officer is CMG's contracting nerve center — the single point of accountability for all agreements, compliance, and acquisition execution. This role serves as CMG's primary contracting point of contact, responsible for owning, managing, and negotiating all contract vehicles, subcontractor agreements, teaming arrangements, and related documentation, and for ensuring programs are structured for successful execution with contractual obligations, terms, and regulatory requirements fully understood and adhered to across the company. The Contracting Officer partners closely with the Head of Government and Growth, Government stakeholders, and Program Leadership to prepare compliant, compelling responses to government solicitations and to guide programs through execution as the company's subject-matter expert on federal acquisition regulations, OTAs, terms and conditions, and contract strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the contracting POC for all government and commercial contract actions.

• Own the lifecycle of prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, and MOUs.

• Ensure all programs are structured, documented, and negotiated for successful execution.

• Support Growth and Government teams in preparing proposals, RFP/RFQ responses, OTA submissions, and other solicitation materials.

• Advise Program Leadership on regulatory compliance, contractual obligations, risk posture, and execution requirements.

• Maintain expertise in FAR/DFARS, OTAs, T&Cs, and emerging acquisition pathways.

• Coordinate with legal, finance, and technical teams to ensure alignment across contract actions.

Qualifications

• Prior government contracting warrant or equivalent experience.

• Hands-on experience with Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).

• Strong background in business proposals, cost volumes, and technical volume coordination.

• Deep knowledge of FAR-based contracts, DFARS, and federal acquisition processes.

• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for technical and program teams.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Remote position, working closely with Growth, Government, Program Leadership, Legal, and Finance stakeholders across the contract lifecycle. Standard home-office physical demands (extended computer use, video meetings).

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Critical Materials Group reserves the right to amend this description at any time.