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Government Technical Support
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What they do
A Government or Defense Contracts Manager reviews and manages contracts with government or defense agencies. Reviews proposals and contracts to be sure that work is done in compliance with government regulations. Manages contract requirements such as non disclosure agreements and manages the contract change process. Confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out.
$133,914 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary A direct hire Government Technical Support Manager opportunity is available in Culver City, CA for an experienced government sales, federal procurement, and contract administration professional. This role supports growth within federal agencies, military procurement channels, Prime Vendors, and public sector accounts while ensuring strong contract compliance, customer service, and technical product support. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who enjoys a high-visibility role with cross-functional impact across Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Legal, and Product Management. The position offers the ability to build long-term government relationships, influence product placement and specifications, and contribute directly to revenue growth in the government and public sector market. Candidates who thrive in collaborative environments with supportive leadership, clear accountability, and room to expand their subject matter expertise will be well aligned with this role. Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute government sales strategies, account plans, forecasts, and activity reports in partnership with sales leadership.
- Build and maintain relationships with federal agencies, military buyers, procurement officers, Prime Vendors, and government end users.
- Identify, evaluate, and pursue RFQs, contract awards, federal bid opportunities, and military procurement programs.
- Administer GSA/MAS contracts, DLA/DAPA programs, SAM.gov registrations, pricing updates, contract modifications, renewals, and federal reporting requirements.
- Provide technical support for safety product applications, including respiratory protection, hearing protection, PPE, and related product documentation.
- Coordinate with internal departments to support order execution, customer requirements, compliance reviews, contract visibility, and government marketing initiatives. Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $115,000 to $130,000 per year.
- Employment type: Direct hire.
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.- Retirement plan: 401(k) participation. Required Qualifications and Skills
- Manage government sales growth, account development, and federal customer engagement.
- Administer government contracts, procurement programs, contract updates, and compliance documentation.
- Support RFQs, awarded orders, GSA/MAS activity, DLA/DAPA programs, NSN administration, and federal purchasing systems.
- Provide technical product assistance and coordinate customer requirements across internal teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Government Relations, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five years of successful experience selling to federal agencies and government end users.
- Experience with government contracting, procurement processes, RFQs, bid processes, and federal acquisition programs.
- Working knowledge of GSA schedules, SAM.gov, DLA/DAPA, NSN systems, military procurement channels, and government bid platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively across departments. Preferred Qualifications
- Military experience and established relationships within government procurement channels.
- Familiarity with FAR regulations, SBA programs, GSA eBuy, DIBBS, and federal acquisition vehicles.
- Experience with proposal development and contract administration.
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
- Experience supporting safety products, PPE, respiratory protection, hearing protection, or industrial markets.
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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Benefits
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance