Contracts Analyst

Summary

Catalyst Mobility, formerly CALSTART, is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air. The Contracts Analyst will draft, negotiate, and manage government contracts and subcontracts while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role also partners with internal teams, supports government agency relationships, and improves contract management processes.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex government contracts, subcontracts, and amendments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including implementation, monitoring, amendments, and closeout, while maintaining a comprehensive repository of contract records
• Ensure strict adherence to FAR, CFR, and other relevant regulations while proactively identifying and mitigating risks
• Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory requirements, including California-specific contracting processes and compliance obligations
• Partner with program, finance, and legal teams to ensure contract terms support programmatic and financial objectives
• Act as the primary point of contact for government agencies, resolving contract-related issues promptly and professionally
• Evaluate existing contract management practices and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Stay informed of changes in contracting regulations and ensure the organization remains compliant with updated requirements. Conduct periodic audits to verify compliance and address any gaps

Skills

• The candidate must have 3+ years of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating government contracts and subcontracts to support our government contracting processes
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, contract management, law, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in government contract and subcontract management, with expertisei n federal compliance (FAR, CFR)
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with a proven ability to manage complex agreements
• Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) preferred
• Experience with California state agency contracts is highly preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• The candidate must have 3+ years of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating government contracts and subcontracts to support our government contracting processes
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, contract management, law, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in government contract and subcontract management, with expertisei n federal compliance (FAR, CFR)
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with a proven ability to manage complex agreements

Nice to Haves

• advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) preferred
• Experience with California state agency contracts is highly preferred

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• Continued development and growth of employees, with investment in employee success
• 100% company-paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with generous company contributions
• FSA for Health and Dependent Care
• 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment
• 11 paid company holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid family leave