Government Jobs in Westminster, CO

Cayuse Holdings Senior Government Contracts Counsel Denver, Colorado

Cayuse Shared Services (CSS) provides the back-office support services for the Cayuse Holdings family of companies. CSS provides services related to Finance, Compliance, Facilities, Human Resources, Information Technology, Organizational Development, Marketing, and Legal. We also provide some of these support services to organizations outside of Cayuse Holdings.

Primary Focus

As a Government Contracts Senior Counsel, you will receive structured mentorship from senior legal and compliance leaders, direct exposure to high-level decision-making, and comprehensive support for continuing legal education. This role is designed for an attorney with strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills, who already has hands-on experience with government contracts, procurement regulations, and compliance frameworks.

You will report to General Counsel and work closely with the Director of Compliance and Director of Government Contracts, gaining invaluable insights into corporate legal strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Through one-on-one mentorship, hands-on experience, and professional development programs, you will be positioned to take on increased responsibilities, with a clear path to growing into a leadership role within the legal team. All duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Government Contracts Compliance & Regulatory Support :
• Strong experience and ability to advise on compliance with Small Business Administration (SBA) programs, including 8(a), HUBZone, and Mentor-Protégé programs.
• Advise on FAR, DFARS, federal procurement regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with various government contracting vehicles including RFPs, GSA Schedules, and related compliance work.
• Support compliance tracking and contract vehicle management, including OASIS, STARS, and other bidding mechanisms.
• Provide risk assessments on a variety of governmental issues, including organizational and personal conflicts of interest, antitrust, and competition law compliance.
• Experience in understanding, drafting, negotiating, and managing complex government contracts, including Awards, Teaming Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements, and Non-disclosure agreements.

Legal Research, Writing & Contract Support :

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Skills and Qualifications

Reports to : General Counsel

Working Conditions

Professional remote office environment. Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods of time. Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position. Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace. Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at a computer screen. May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays. May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes. May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement : Cayuse embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Cayuse, and all of its subsidiaries, are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are an affirmative action employer.

Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 / Yr.

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