Aerospace Contracts Specialist
1 week ago
Varda Space Industries is seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to support the company's complex technical contracts with government offices and commercial customers. As a critical member of a small team, you will report directly to the General Counsel and be responsible for negotiating and managing novel government and commercial aerospace, microgravity, and pharmaceutical contracts.
Key Responsibilities- Negotiate and manage complex technical contracts with government offices and commercial customers
- Support proposal generation and contract compliance, including FAR/DFARS compliance management
- Organize and manage contract files, including pre-award and post-award documentation
- Represent Varda to customers and serve as the counterpart contracting officer for both government and commercial missions
- Lead or support contract negotiations with customers, while establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship
- Efficiently remove blockers to contract signature while protecting the company's interests
- Provide comprehensive contract support and coordination across teams to ensure mission management, operations, proposals, sales, product, and leadership teams are informed of, and are in compliance with signed contracts and regulations
- Manage compliance efforts with government contracts and regulatory entities, including in particular the FAR and DFARS
- Create and maintain contract and business files
- Advise management of their rights and obligations under the contracts
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, including vendor contracts, client agreements, and partnership agreements
- BA/BS degree in law, business, finance, or similar field
- ~4+ years of contract management experience
- ~2+ years of government contract management experience
- ~Experience with various Government contract types, in particular, Firm Fixed Price contracts, Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), and Space Act Agreements
- ~Experience with government contract compliance requirements under the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement) and the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS)
- ~Experience with commercial contracts, including confidentiality/non-disclosure and vendor agreements
- ~Ability and willingness to receive Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
- ~Experience with export controlled materials and compliance under both the ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and the EAR (Export Administration Regulation)
- ~Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
- ~Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
- National Contract Management Association Certification
- Experience with pharmaceutical or space industries
- DoD and/or NASA contract administration or related experience
- Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
- You will be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards
- Offer compensation also includes the ability to purchase company stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
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