Space Contracts Specialist - Subcontracts & Compliance

True Anomaly, Inc.; Denver, Long Beach (CO, CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Generous time off

Lunch provided in-office

401(k) retirement plan

Equity participation

Dog Fridays

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. seeks a Subcontract Administrator to support day-to-day administration of subcontracts, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance across Legal, Finance, and Program teams.

You will help track milestones, support RFPs, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to keep programs on schedule. Based in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA, this onsite role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of FAR/DFARS/ITAR, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or supply chain in an aerospace, defense, or technology environment.
• Familiarity with contract structures, SOW development, and subcontract lifecycle management.
• Basic understanding of regulatory requirements including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and export control compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in contract management or ERP systems; experience with document management tools a plus.
• Clear and effective communicator with a collaborative approach to working across teams.
• Eager to learn, self-motivated, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer subcontracts, SOWs, NDAs, and change orders throughout the contract lifecycle, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready
• Support the development and maintenance of standard contract templates, filing systems, and administrative processes
• Track contract milestones, deliverables, and expiration dates, and proactively flag issues to the Subcontract Manager
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Program teams to process change orders, invoices, and contract modifications in a timely manner
• Ensure subcontractor payments are processed accurately and on schedule in accordance with contract terms
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with contract requirements including regulatory, export control, and security obligations
• Maintain organized records and support audit readiness across all subcontract documentation
• Assist in tracking subcontract budgets, commitments, and spend against financial plans
• Support subcontractor performance tracking by collecting data, maintaining KPI dashboards, and preparing reports for internal stakeholders
• Coordinate with Program Management and Engineering to ensure subcontract activities are reflected in program schedules and milestone tracking
• Assist in the preparation and issuance of RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitation documents as needed

Skills

Contract structures familiarity

SOW development

Subcontract lifecycle management

Export control compliance ITAR/FAR/DFA

Organizational skills

Document management tools

Clear communication

Adaptability to startup pace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin / Supply Chain / Finance or related

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

True Anomaly, Inc. seeks a Subcontract Administrator to support day-to-day administration of subcontracts, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance across Legal, Finance, and Program teams.

You will help track milestones, support RFPs, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to keep programs on schedule. Based in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA, this onsite role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of FAR/DFARS/ITAR, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup