Global Contracts and Operations Manager

7 days ago


El Segundo, California, United States Northwoodspace Full time

About Northwood Space:

Northwood Space is a pioneering company dedicated to revolutionizing connectivity between Earth and space. Our mission is to harness the power of space communications technologies to bring about a new era of global connectivity.

If you're passionate about building innovative solutions and seeing your work deployed on a global scale, we invite you to join our team.

Job Level:

The level of this position will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We welcome candidates with varying levels of experience, from early-career to seasoned professionals.

Role:

As a Global Contracts and Operations Manager at Northwood Space, you will play a critical role in shaping the company's international network of sites. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading complex contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and align with company objectives.
  • Partnering with external companies and cross-functional internal teams to drive business growth and scalability.
  • Developing and maintaining databases to track costs, partner deliverables, and performance metrics.
  • Establishing processes for purchasing and invoicing, and resolving any discrepancies.
  • Supporting regulatory filings, supply chain management, and other business-critical functions.

Responsibilities:

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for:

  • Contract management: negotiating and securing contracts that meet company objectives.
  • Business development: partnering with external companies to drive growth and scalability.
  • Database management: developing and maintaining databases to track costs, partner deliverables, and performance metrics.
  • Process establishment: setting up processes for purchasing and invoicing, and resolving any discrepancies.
  • Regulatory support: assisting with regulatory filings, supply chain management, and other business-critical functions.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in contracting, engineering, supply chain, operations, or purchasing.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to take ownership of issues and derive solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively to meet company goals and timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

We welcome candidates with:

  • Experience negotiating contracts and establishing terms and conditions.
  • Ability to speak and write multiple languages.
  • Experience with data analytics, modeling, visualization, and databases (SQL, etc.).
  • Understanding of contract law, regulatory, and industry-specific legal frameworks.
  • Experience with global supply chain management and buying.
  • Ability to travel as needed to global customer or partner locations.

Compensation and Benefits:

At Northwood Space, we offer a competitive compensation package, including:

  • Base salary determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.
  • Long-term incentives such as company stock, stock options, and cash awards.
  • Discretionary bonus for performance.
  • Equity, health care, unlimited vacation, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities.

Additional Information:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.



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