Remote Contracts Specialist - Aerospace & Government

Venus Aerospace; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock options

Medical benefits (dental and vision)

Unlimited PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Venus Aerospace seeks an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our Legal team in Houston, TX, focusing on government-facing contracts. You will draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, manage compliance, and support cross-functional teams in meeting contractual obligations.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of contract experience in a regulated environment, familiarity with FAR/DFARS, and is committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and professionalism. Flexible work options may apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in government-facing contracts.
• Expertise with FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR contracting frameworks.
• Strong record-keeping and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial and government agreements.
• Manage contract lifecycle management activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for alignment on contract terms.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Government contracting knowledge

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Venus Aerospace seeks an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our Legal team in Houston, TX, focusing on government-facing contracts. You will draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, manage compliance, and support cross-functional teams in meeting contractual obligations.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of contract experience in a regulated environment, familiarity with FAR/DFARS, and is committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and professionalism. Flexible work options may apply.