Senior Director of Contracts

4 days ago


Golden, Colorado, United States Loft Orbital Solutions Full time

The Director of Contracts will be responsible for leading and managing all contractual activities at Loft Orbital Solutions, focusing on complex and high-value procurements.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the space industry and a proven track record of negotiating and managing large, custom contracts, including those involving multi-million dollar procurements.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications

Contract Management:

Oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and managing terms and conditions, as well as Statements of Work (SOWs).

Provide process automation and baseline iteration of positions to ensure timely convergence of contractual terms.

Vendor & Supplier Management:

Lead negotiations for high-value and complex purchases, such as satellite buses, satellite subsystems, payloads, launches and ground stations services.

Work closely with engineers to ensure intended technical specifications are documented clearly.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with engineering, legal, supply chain, and program management teams to ensure contract requirements are understood across the organization.

International

Experience:

Utilize international experience to manage contracts with global suppliers and customers.

Risk Management:

Identify potential risks in contracts and develop mitigation strategies

Market Expertise:

Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory changes affecting contract negotiations and management

Experience:

10+ years of experience in contract management within the space industry or related fields. Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers to ensure contract terms align with technical requirements.

Legal Knowledge:

Proficient in drafting and negotiating contracts, with a working knowledge of legal principles related to contracts. Ability to manage complex contract structures without needing to be a generalist in legal matters.

International experience is highly valued. Ability to clearly articulate contract terms and negotiate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

At Loft Orbital Solutions, we operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle entire missions from end to end - significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission.

Our standard interface enables us to fly multiple customer payloads on the same satellite, with capabilities such as earth imagery, weather & climate /science data collection, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, and national security missions.

Our customers trust us to manage their space infrastructure, so they can focus on what matters most to them: operating their mission and collecting their data.

As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.



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