Government Contracts Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package via incentive stock options

Company-subsidized healthcare

401(k) retirement planning

Flexible PTO

Free on-site catered meals

Job summary

A leading satellite communications company seeks a Government Contracts Manager to support legal and program administration for government contracts. This role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external agencies, ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a background in civil space and government contracting, along with excellent communication skills. Compensation includes equity and benefits, with a base salary range of $115,000 — $160,000. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 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 commercial space industry.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance activities and manage document production.
• Administer USG contracts and ensure compliance with FAR clauses.
• Engage with USG and national government agencies.
• Execute policy and regulatory strategies.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

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 commercial space industry

Relevant legal and business training

Education

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

Job description

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, from Andreessen Horowitz to 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.

Government Contracts Manager

This is a unique opportunity to join a lean legal team which 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. The position 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. This position will include personal interaction with Government program managers, senior decision makers, industry partners, and stakeholder associations. The position involves regular exchanges with Astranis senior management, program management, engineering, operations, and legal team. The position 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, including closely coordinating 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 commercial space industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Bonus

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

What we offer

All our 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.

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other 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.