Contracts Manager

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

CONTRACTS MANAGER

SpaceX’s rapid growth has created an opportunity to add a Contracts Manager to the Government Contracts team. This person will be responsible for contract administration and compliance across multiple types of U.S. Government and commercial contracts, including ensuring we meet our contractual obligations and performance milestones. The Contracts Manager will perform legal-related work pertaining to his/her assigned contracts, such as negotiating and executing non-disclosure agreements and subcontract/purchase agreements. The Contracts Manager will also assist in proposal review and preparation in response to Government solicitations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with government and commercial contracts, including prime contracts, and assist mission managers with contract performance
• Negotiate government contracts, non-disclosure agreements and subcontractor/vendor contracts
• Draft responses to government and commercial proposal solicitations in coordination with mission managers and engineers
• Review, interpret and provide advice regarding contract and agreement types
• Manage invoices and payments with government and commercial contracts
• Create and maintain contract and business files
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with Government counterparts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of government contract administration or management experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of government contracts and contract types, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and/or the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS)
• DoD and/or NASA contract administration experience
• Request for proposal (RFP) analysis and proposal preparation experience
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• JD, MBA, or NCMA certification
• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Contracts Manager/: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $15,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.