Contracts Manager

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is looking for a Contracts Manager to join their Government Contracts team. The role involves managing contract administration, ensuring compliance, and maintaining customer relationships. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, extensive contract management experience, and negotiation skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

10 or more paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• 5+ years of government contract administration or management experience.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with government and commercial contracts.
• Negotiate government contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and subcontractor/vendor contracts.
• Draft responses to government and commercial proposal solicitations.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Research

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

CONTRACTS MANAGER

SpaceX’s rapid growth has created an opportunity to add a Contracts Manager to the Government Contracts team. This person will be responsible for contract administration and compliance across multiple types of federal and commercial contracts to ensure we meet contractual and performance obligations. The Contracts Manager will perform contract and legal related work, such as negotiating and executing non-disclosure agreements, reseller agreements, and purchase orders. Duties also include proposal review and preparation in response to Government solicitations, as well as maintaining customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with government and commercial contracts, including prime contracts, and assist mission managers with contract performance
• Negotiate government contracts, non-disclosure agreements and subcontractor/vendor contracts and reseller agreements
• Draft responses to government and commercial proposal solicitations in coordination with mission managers and engineers
• Review, interpret and provide advice regarding contract and agreement types
• Manage invoices and payments with government and commercial contracts
• Create and maintain contract and business files
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with Government counterparts
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of government contract administration or management experience
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of government contracts and contract types, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and/or the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS)
• DoD, Intelligence Community and/or NASA contract administration experience
• Request for proposal (RFP) analysis and proposal preparation experience
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• JD, MBA, or NCMA certification
• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
  
  

Additional Requirements

• This position is located in Hawthorne, CA and requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends, as needed
• Ability to obtain a DoD or IC security clearance
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

Pay range:

Contracts Manager/Senior: $150,000.00 - $215,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $15,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

Itar Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
  
  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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