Space Contracts Lead — National Security & Tech

Space Kinetic Corp.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity-Based Compensation

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Holidays + winter break

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Space Kinetic Corp. in El Segundo, CA seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee the full contract lifecycle for government and commercial work, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. You will work with legal, proposals, and engineering teams to drive favorable contract outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of contracts experience, strong negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS and ITAR. This startup offers equity, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, holidays, comprehensive benefits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 5+ years of contracts experience.
• Experience negotiating complex subcontract agreements in aerospace/defense.
• Knowledge of ITAR, DFARS, FAR, export controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full contract lifecycle for government and commercial contracts.
• Coordinate with legal, proposals, and engineering teams across departments.
• Provide contract briefs and guidance to program managers throughout contract life cycles.

Skills

5+ years contracts experience

Negotiation skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

ITAR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Space Kinetic Corp. in El Segundo, CA seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee the full contract lifecycle for government and commercial work, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. You will work with legal, proposals, and engineering teams to drive favorable contract outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of contracts experience, strong negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS and ITAR. This startup offers equity, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, holidays, comprehensive benefits,