Contracts Specialist IV

GROW WITH US AND STAY EXTRAORDINARY:
Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight—one of San Diego's fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics, everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small, agile, and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. We're not just reaching for the stars—we're engineering them. Let's innovate the infinite, together.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:
As a C
ontracts Specialist IV,
you will oversee all contract activities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws. In this hands-on role within a dynamic and fast-growing environment, you will interact with various departments, particularly the Business Development and Executive Teams. Your primary focus will be on leading contract negotiations that secure favorable terms for the company, balancing company exposure with timely results.

What You'll Do

• Contract Management: Draft, negotiate, administer, and manage contracts, ensuring clear terms that align with business objectives and stakeholder needs. Provide contractual interpretation and guidance to the internal program management team, senior leadership, and engineers
• Document Maintenance: Ensure the organization's internal contract documents are accurate and well maintained
• Advisory Role: Provide advice and guidance to different teams regarding contract generation, interpretation, and compliance
• Customer Relations: Build and maintain excellent working relationships with customers to ensure their needs are met
• Multi-tasking and Prioritization: Effectively communicate at all levels within the organization while multi-tasking and prioritizing work activities in a fast-paced environment
• Process Development: Develop, implement, and enforce core contract management processes for the request, execution, and performance of agreements
• Regulatory Awareness: Maintain an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on contracts, including export considerations, DFAR & FAR
• Export Issues Management: Assist in identifying export issues, develop solutions, and provide guidance on resolving issues to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve and draft original language for standard templates, standard work, and internal policies and procedures

YOU'RE AWESOME AT:

• Legal Expertise: Strong understanding of contracts, governance, contractual language, and the contract lifecycle
• Communication Skills: Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills that foster collaboration
• Detail Orientation: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in contract documentation and negotiations
• Leadership: Proven management and leadership skills for directing staff and fostering team dynamics
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, and EAR regulations, ensuring compliance in all contractual matters

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) is required; Juris Doctorate (JD) is strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, or equivalent experience as a transactional corporate attorney at a law firm
• Corporate experience required, with a preference for experience in small to mid-sized companies
• Previous aerospace industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of business objectives and strategies
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting base salary for this position ranges from
$125,000 to $150,000 per year
, depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive base salary, Innoflight offers a well-rounded compensation package that includes a Profit-Sharing Bonus and a Cash Performance Bonus to reward both individual and company performance. Additional benefits include:

• 401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA & life insurance
• 10 paid holidays + 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)
• Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, disability, legal and pet insurance

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off—whether you use it to recharge, work on a passion project, or spend time with family, the choice is yours
• Continuous Learning & Development: We're serious about professional development. From tuition reimbursement to internal "Ask Me Anything" sessions and weekly "Lunch & Learns," we make learning a core part of the job
• Mission-Driven Culture: We aren't just building tech—we're enabling the next era of space exploration. Our Culture Ambassadors help lead initiatives around inclusion, positivity, recognition, and transparency. Here, your voice is heard, your work is respected, and your individuality is celebrated

BE YOU, WITH US:
At Innoflight, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone belongs. We recognize that great talent comes in many forms, and you don't need to meet every requirement to bring value to our team. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't check every box.

YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Potential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search, education certification and employment verification prior to hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S as you must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

A NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES:
Innoflight does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies, recruiters, or any third-party sources. Any such submissions will be considered property of Innoflight, and no fees will be paid in the event a candidate is hired from an unsolicited referral.

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