DoW Skillbridge | Senior Contract & Acquisition Specialist

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match

Equity Grants in the Company

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Berthoud, Colorado is seeking a DoW Skillbridge Contracting & Acquisition Specialist. This full-time role involves monitoring contracts, managing administration, and supporting business development efforts. Candidates must be active duty service members nearing retirement, with a Bachelor's degree and experience in contracts and compliance. Competitive compensation ranges from $91,000 to $114,000, along with benefits such as unlimited PTO and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Active duty service members within 180-days of retirement with Honorable/General Discharge.
• 5 years of experience with contracts, acquisitions, and compliance.
• Deep familiarity with FAR and DFARS regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contracts and program obligations across internal teams.
• Manage contract administration throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate to present contractual aspects for customer engagements.

Skills

Government program management

Contract administration

Project management

Excellent communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, engineering, or a related field

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. Ursa Major is at a stage where establishing a continued market presence is advantageous to the growth of the company. The DoW Skillbridge Contracting & Acquisition Specialist will work alongside Business Development/Growth personnel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor active contracts and associated program obligations, ensuring all requirements are clearly communicated, understood, and executed across internal teams.
• Identify and set timelines for technical and contractual milestones, ensuring program managers have visibility into progress and risk areas.
• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions covering financial requirements, delivery schedules, acceptance criteria to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Manage contract administration throughout the lifecycle, including tracking deliverables, documenting changes, and maintaining accurate historical records and configuration control.
• Understand technical risks of contracts supporting Ursa Major product lines and minimize those risks using organized tools and processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to write, review, and present contractual aspects and (potential) technical deliverables for internal and customer‑facing engagements.
• Provide technical support to business development efforts, including proposal writing, interchange meetings with prospective customers, and identification of product opportunities to strengthen competitiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• DoW Skillbridge Participants must be active duty service members in good standing with Command Approval who are within 180‑days of retirement from service with expectations of receiving Honorable or General Discharge (candidates within 9‑months of retirement are encouraged to apply).
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, engineering, or a related field with 5 years of applicable experience working with contracts, acquisitions and compliance.
• Strong background in government program management, with deep familiarity in FAR, and DFARS regulatory frameworks.
• Proven understanding in Other Transaction Authority (OTA) processes and rapid acquisition pathways supporting accelerated capability delivery.
• Proven track record of success in business development, contracts, and acquisitions within the aerospace industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with a results‑oriented mindset and a passion for driving business growth.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.
• A thorough understanding of aerospace and rocket systems is desired but not required; Ursa Major will ensure coaching, mentoring, and education on the technical aspects of propulsion as part of the broader SkillBridge experience.

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $91,000 - $114,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full‑time Exempt

Benefits Include

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company

US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.