Saronic Technologies · 15 hours ago
Senior Commercial Contracts Manager
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSaronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. The Senior Commercial Contracts Manager will support the company’s commercial and operational functions by leading the review, negotiation, and lifecycle management of various non-sales agreements, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to manage legal and financial risks.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including professional services, advisory, IT, software, SaaS, cloud, vendor, procurement, NDAs, statements of work, and amendments
Support negotiations with third-party vendors, consultants, and service providers to achieve commercially favorable outcomes aligned with company risk tolerance
Serve as a trusted contracts partner to internal departments including Finance, Accounting, IT, Security, Software, Growth, and HR
Advise stakeholders on contract structure, risk allocation, compliance obligations, and business terms
Support Finance and Accounting teams with contracts related to SAS examinations, internal controls, financial systems, and audit readiness
Apply knowledge of government contracting principles to commercial agreements that support government or defense programs
Identify and manage data rights, cybersecurity, and confidentiality obligations relevant to business-to-business engagements
Support Navy, maritime, or shipbuilding-related programs by reviewing vendor and services agreements tied to naval platforms, systems, and operations
Manage contracts through their full lifecycle, from intake and negotiation through execution, renewal, and close-out
Develop and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, and approval workflows
Partner with Legal Team to standardize contracting practices and improve efficiency, scalability, and auditability
Identify contractual risks related to liability, indemnification, data protection, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and government oversight
Ensure agreements align with internal policies, compliance frameworks, and applicable laws and regulations
Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and process documentation efforts as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or contracts management/paralegal certification a plus
8+ years of experience in commercial contracts management, preferably in-house
Demonstrated experience supporting a wide range of corporate departments (Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, etc.)
Strong familiarity with SAS-related services, audit environments, and internal controls frameworks
Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with government contracts or government-facing commercial agreements
Familiarity with FAR/DFARS concepts, flow-downs, and compliance considerations
Prior experience supporting Navy, maritime, shipbuilding, or defense programs
Experience in aerospace, defense, maritime, or other regulated industries
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and process automation
Benefits
Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Company
Saronic Technologies
Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$845.5MKey Investors
Elad GilAndreessen HorowitzCaffeinated Capital
2025-02-18Series C· $600M
2024-07-19Series B· $175.5M
2023-10-09Series A· $55M
Leadership Team
Rob Lehman
Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer
Vibhav Altekar
Co-Founder & CTO
Recent News
2025-12-15
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