Government Contracts Manager

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in company

On-site catered meals

Robust benefits package (healthcare, 4

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking a Government Contracts Manager to support the Legal Team and USG program contract administration.

You will shape and influence regulatory environments, interact with government program managers, senior decision makers, and industry partners, reporting to the General Counsel. The role requires business and legal training with customer-facing experience in the civil space community (NASA/DoD).

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A.; J.D. is a plus but not required.
• Working knowledge of civil space organizations and programs.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation and USG contract structures.
• Working knowledge of government regulatory structures for the commercial space industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Responsibilities

• Support Astranis's compliance activities, including collaboration with internal teams and external consultants, and ownership of relevant document production and execution.
• Manage USG contract administration, coordinating closely with Astranis Legal to ensure compliance with FAR clauses, representations and certificates, and proposal submittal requirements.
• Support monitoring of administrative proceedings across USG and other national government agencies.
• Execute policy and regulatory strategies in support of Astranis business priorities.

Skills

Excellent oral and written

Education

B.S./B.A.; J.D. is a plus

Job description

Government Contracts Manager

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly‑sophisticated customers across the globe—large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

This is a unique opportunity to join a lean legal team that will give you wide ownership and the experience of supporting multiple functions of the business that will directly contribute to our mission of global connectivity in the next phase of hypergrowth.

This position will serve both the Legal Team and USG Program contract administration activities. It will also be responsible for shaping and influencing the government regulatory environment conducive to Astranis business objectives. The ideal candidate for this role has both business and legal training as well as customer‑facing experience with the civil space community, including NASA and the Department of Defense. The position will include personal interaction with government program managers, senior decision makers, industry partners, and stakeholder associations. It involves regular exchanges with Astranis senior management, program management, engineering, operations, and the legal team, and it will report to the General Counsel.

Role

• Support Astranis's compliance activities, including collaboration with Astranis internal teams and external consultants, and ownership of relevant document production and execution.
• Manage USG contract administration, coordinating closely with Astranis Legal to ensure company compliance with relevant FAR clauses, representations and certificates, and proposal submittal requirements.
• Support Astranis's monitoring of and engagement with administrative proceedings across a range of USG and other national government agencies.
• Execute policy and regulatory strategies in support of Astranis business priorities.

Requirements

• B.S./B.A.; J.D. is a plus but not required.
• Working knowledge of civil space organizations and programs.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation and USG contract structures.
• Working knowledge of government regulatory structures for the commercial space industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Bonus

• Working knowledge of the commercial SATCOM industry.
• Knowledge of EAR/ITAR.

What we offer

All positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high‑quality company‑subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on‑site catered meals.

Base Salary: $115,000 – $160,000 USD. Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional‑grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Eligibility

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required. To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or another protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.