Senior Space Contracts Architect

Telemetry Today LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to lead contract administration for government and commercial programs across DoD and related sectors. Based at either Tucson, AZ or Chantilly, VA, you will interpret complex terms, manage negotiations, and ensure compliance throughout performance.

Expect rapid collaboration with program teams and leadership. You will support proposal reviews, drive contract file governance, and maintain strong relationships with government

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in contract administration in space/aerospace/defense.
• Extensive knowledge of government contracts, OTAs, FAR, and DFARS.
• Experience managing DoD prime contracts and subcontracts.
• RFP analysis and proposal preparation experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and administer government, commercial contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, teaming agreements and IP licenses.
• Review, interpret and advise on contract provisions and agreement types.
• Analyze model contract terms for implications and inform leadership.
• Serve as primary customer interface for contractual compliance matters.
• Assist in proposal review in response to government/commercial solicitations and RFIs.
• Create and maintain contract and business files.
• Establish and maintain relationships with government and other customer counterparts.
• Assist AR team in generating invoices and payments with government and commercial customers.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Government contracts knowledge

FAR/DFARS expertise

RFP analysis

Proposal development

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of contract administration/management experience in Space/A&D

Tools

DocuSign CLM

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to lead contract administration for government and commercial programs across DoD and related sectors. Based at either Tucson, AZ or Chantilly, VA, you will interpret complex terms, manage negotiations, and ensure compliance throughout performance.

Expect rapid collaboration with program teams and leadership. You will support proposal reviews, drive contract file governance, and maintain strong relationships with government