Director, Government Contracts & Legal Strategy

SpaceX; Washington, El Segundo (District of Columbia, CA); Vor Ort; USD 275.000 - 340.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Stock options

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Holidays

Zusammenfassung

SpaceX in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Legal, Government Contracts to lead a team of seasoned professionals and manage the full lifecycle of government contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFAR and related statutes.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, 10+ years in government contracts and 5+ years in leadership, and experience with federal contracts in regulated industries such as aerospace or technology.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 10+ years in government contracts cradle to grave and as legal counsel on government contracting issues.
• 5+ years in a people leadership role.
• Experience managing complex federal contracts in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, or technology).
• Experience with classified contracts and security clearances.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of government contract professionals, fostering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Manage prime contracts and subcontracts with government agencies (NASA, DoD, FAA, and others).
• Oversee bid preparation, cost/pricing analysis, and risk assessments to maximize win rates.
• Supervise contract performance, modifications, disputes, and audits.
• Serve as primary point of contact for contracting officers and auditors.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Government contracts

Negotiation

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Security clearances

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD)

Jobbeschreibung

SpaceX in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Legal, Government Contracts to lead a team of seasoned professionals and manage the full lifecycle of government contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFAR and related statutes.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, 10+ years in government contracts and 5+ years in leadership, and experience with federal contracts in regulated industries such as aerospace or technology.