Senior Contracts Manager Space & Government Programs

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena invites a Contracts Manager IV to oversee the NASA/Caltech Prime Contract and related agreements. You will lead cross‑functional teams, interpret complex terms, and ensure compliance in a mission‑driven environment.

The role requires strategic oversight, rigorous governance across NOJMO, Caltech, and sponsors, and skilled negotiation of high‑stakes terms to protect program objectives and ensure award integrity.

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena seeks a Contracts Manager IV to serve as the primary authority on the NASA/Caltech Prime Contract and related agreements. You will navigate complex contracting landscapes, providing interpretation, strategic oversight, and compliance in a mission-driven environment.

This role requires leading cross-functional teams, negotiating high-stakes terms, and ensuring rigorous documentation and governance across NOJMO, Caltech, and sponsors.