Contracts Specialist, Sr. Lead

Redwire Space NV; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space in Chantilly, VA seeks a Sr. Lead Contracts Specialist to support a growing portfolio of U.S. Government, Commercial Aerospace, and international contracts.

You will contribute to proposal development, contract review, change management, negotiations support, and customer engagement. You will collaborate with program, engineering, finance, supply chain, and senior contracts staff to ensure compliant, competitive proposals and contract deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in contracts, subcontracts, supply chain, proposal support, or relevant business roles
• Experience supporting the review and management of contract or proposal documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate in high-tempo, deadline-driven environments with occasional quarter-end surge activity
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with document/data management tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Some travel 10-15% to company and customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Review RFP requirements, gather inputs, and prepare contract-related proposal content.
• Developing RFPs for suppliers and subcontractors, coordinating requirements, and supporting evaluation activities when needed.
• Contribute to negotiation preparation and assist in customer or supplier discussions under guidance from senior personnel.
• Support contract change management, including drafting and helping develop justifications for contract modifications, requests for equitable adjustments, and other change actions.
• Assist in reviewing NDAs, teaming agreements, proposals, terms and conditions, and contract documents, including changes and amendments.
• Prepare summaries of key risks, assumptions, and contractual considerations for program and leadership teams for proposal gate reviews.
• Process and track contract documents, deliverables, funding actions, and correspondence using contract management tools and CDRL systems.
• Monitor contract compliance and support the preparation of required contractual deliverables.
• Maintain strong, professional communication with internal stakeholders, domestic and international customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Contracts experience

Proposal support

Communication skills

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Legal studies

Tools

MS Office

Cost Point

Salesforce CLM

ERP systems

Job description

Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity's presence in space.

Summary

We're seeking an energetic and adaptableContracts Specialist, Sr. Leadto support a growing portfolio of U.S. Government, Commercial Aerospace, and international customer proposal pursuits. This role is well-suited for a contracts professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to contribute across proposal development, contract review, change management, negotiations support, and customer engagement.

As part of a publicly traded company, you will also help navigate periodic peak workload cycles, especially around quarter-end closeout and reporting periods. You'll collaborate with program, engineering, finance, supply chain, and senior contracts staff to support compliant, competitive proposals and administer a diverse array of domestic and international contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal efforts for U.S. Government, Commercial Aerospace, and international customers by reviewing RFP requirements, gathering inputs, and preparing contract-related proposal content.
• Assist indeveloping RFPs for suppliers and subcontractors, coordinating requirements, and supporting evaluation activities when needed.
• Contribute to negotiation preparation and assist in customer or supplier discussions under guidance from senior personnel.
• Supportcontract change management, including drafting and helping develop persuasive justifications for contract modifications, requests for equitable adjustments, and other change actions.
• Assist in reviewing, NDA's, teaming agreements, proposals, terms and conditions, and contract documents, including changes and amendments.
• Prepare summaries of key risks, assumptions, and contractual considerations for program and leadership teams for proposal gate reviews.
• Process and track contract documents, deliverables, funding actions, and correspondence using contract management tools and CDRL systems.
• Monitor contract compliance and support the preparation of required contractual deliverables.
• Maintain strong, professional communication with internal stakeholders, domestic and international customers, and suppliers.

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or related field;equivalent experience will be considered
• 10+ years of experiencein contracts, subcontracts, supply chain, proposal support, or relevant business roles
• Experience supporting the review and management of contract or proposal documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in high-tempo, deadline-driven environments with occasional quarter-end surge activity
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with document/data management tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Some travel may be required (10-15%) to company and customer sites.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with Government or Commercial contracting practices, particularly within Aerospace/Defense
• Exposure to international contracting considerations
• Basic understanding of ITAR/EAR export regulations
• Experience with ERP systems such as Cost Point, Salesforce CLM tools, AI platforms or government portals (PIEE, SAM.gov)

Salary Range: $135,000 - $175,000/ year

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire 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.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.