Senior Space & Defense Contracts Strategist

Karman Space & Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司哦?

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an experienced Contracts professional in Washington, DC to manage cradle-to-grave contracts supporting DoD programs. You will negotiate, draft, and administer agreements with government agencies and prime contractors.

The role requires deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and various contract types. You will work with program management, accounting, and supply chain to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and on-time deliverables.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in contract administration, preferably aerospace/defense.
• Deep FAR/DFARS knowledge and common contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, OTAs).
• Experience negotiating FFP/CPFF and CAS‑covered contracts.
• Know ITAR and EAR export controls.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong drafting, redlining, and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Supports cradle-to-grave contract administration, including NDAs and subcontracts.
• Reviews, redlines, and negotiates contracts and POs; applies flow-down clauses.
• Analyzes RFPs and cost volumes for FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Maintains contract files for audits and reports.
• Acts as primary contact for contract matters with gov't officers and primes.
• Ensures adherence to terms, FAR/DFARS, export controls, and deliverables.
• Collaborates with internal teams on compliance and risk.
• Supports cost and pricing reviews for policy compliance.
• Monitors contract performance and mitigates risks.
• Keeps updated on regulatory changes and training.
• Coordinates with programs, accounting, and supply chain for deliverables.
• Educates teams on contract rights and risk mitigation.

Skills

Contract administration

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Federal procurement experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an experienced Contracts professional in Washington, DC to manage cradle-to-grave contracts supporting DoD programs. You will negotiate, draft, and administer agreements with government agencies and prime contractors.

The role requires deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and various contract types. You will work with program management, accounting, and supply chain to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and on-time deliverables.