Contracts Specialist

Voyager Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Gym memberships across nationwide gyms

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Innovative, mission-driven environment

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in San Diego, CA seeks an experienced Contract Specialist to manage complex government contracts and provide strategic contracting guidance. You will handle FAR/DFARS, participate in proposals, and negotiate terms to protect Voyager’s interests while enabling business growth.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Contracts in Finance, requires travel, and emphasizes collaboration with Legal, Supply Chain, and Compliance to drive compliant, favorable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years in a technology, defense, or aerospace/space company.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS government contracts and compliance.
• Experience in proposals, costs, performance requirements, schedules, and negotiations.
• Ability to communicate and influence executive leadership.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with complex customers.
• Detail oriented and data-driven.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on contractual rights, obligations, regulations, and policy to mitigate risks.
• Partner with Finance leadership to secure contract awards and favorable terms and ensure on-time payment.
• Develop and implement contract strategies aligned with Voyager priorities.
• Coordinate with Legal, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Compliance to vet contracting activities.
• Ensure documentation aligns with Delegation of Authority and policy.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships for constructive interactions.
• Lead contract management activities including proposal support and negotiations.
• Assess terms to protect the corporation while supporting financial goals.
• Advise executive leadership and align with Voyager strategy.
• Coordinate with legal, risk management, and contracts teams to resolve issues.
• Oversee contract closeouts and interface with Supply Chain.
• Travel between multiple sites as needed.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Executive communication

Data-driven

Detail oriented

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

About The Role

Voyager Technologies is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist. The successful candidate’s attributes should include but are not limited to strong experience with FAR/DFARS/Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) terms and conditions risk assessment and negotiations, understanding the implications of international and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracting, working knowledge of Offsets and Industrial Participation, experience in intellectual property issues and USG data rights, strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, subject matter expertise in contracting, and be able to provide contractual and business guidance to the Program Management Leadership

Reporting Structure & Location

This role reports to the Senior Director Contracts and sits within the Finance department. The position is onsite, based out of San Diego, CA and may have multi-site responsibility.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic advice and guidance on numerous contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes
• Partner with Finance leadership to ensure financial targets are met by securing contract awards, negotiating contract payment terms, and working closely with the customer to ensure on-time payment
• Develop and Implement contract strategies consistent with Voyager strategic imperatives.
• Partners with business divisions and functional organizations to ensure contracting activities are vetted across multiple stakeholders including Legal, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Controller, and Compliance functions
• Ensure each contract and proposal action is reviewed and approved consistently with the Delegation of Authority and that all documentation is complete per command media/policy.
• Develop, support, and maintain customer relationships to ensure positive and constructive interactions.
• Manage and provide leadership for activities associated with contract management responsibilities including but not limited to:
• Assist in proposal preparation and contract negotiations
• Assessment of terms and conditions to ensure the corporation is protected from unusual risk while sustaining or improving the future financial goals
• Representing and providing recommendations to executive leadership aligned with Voyager strategy
• Coordinate and drive to resolution key business issues with legal, risk management, and corporate contracts
• Contract closeouts and interface with Supply Chain leadership to ensure relevant contracting requirements are communicated and incorporated.
• Must be able to travel between multiple sites, as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years highly dynamic role in a technology, defense, or aerospace/space company
• Experience with managing Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience in the development of proposals, proposal cost structure, performance requirements, delivery schedules, and negotiations
• Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of objectives, including ability to communicate and influence executive leadership
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with complex customer
• Detail oriented and data-driven

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MBA, JD or other)
• Experience with aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing

Compensation & Benefits

The good faith base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive compensation. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long‑term contracts and FREE on‑dem***...***
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long‑term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well‑being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission‑driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.

• 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

California pay range

$130,000—$150,000 USD