Contracts Manager, Air Dominance and Strike (Costa Mesa)

Contracts Manager, Air Dominance and Strike

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Team

Anduril is the world's fastest-growing defense technology company, bringing Silicon Valley talent and funding to the defense sector. Our technology helps the United States and its allies solve their hardest national security challenges by enabling operators to make better, more informed decisions in life-and-death situations. We have assembled a diverse team of experts in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, optics, and data analysis that are creating software and hardware solutions to radically evolve the capabilities of the United States and our allies. If you are passionate about solving problems that have a real impact, come join Anduril and build the future of defense. A critical part of the Anduril team is its Contracts Managers, who play a crucial role in program success. They interface daily with a motivated team of program leadership, functional leadership, and customers in fast-paced environments. Because Anduril is a fast-growing company at the early stages of growth, members of Anduril's contracting team must be resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters.

About The Job

Anduril is seeking a talented Contracts Manager to support the Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) Division. The AD&S Division focuses on developing advanced technologies and systems to enhance air superiority and strike capabilities for the U.S. and our allies. The Division is organized into three primary Business Lines : Mission Autonomy (Lattice for MA), Autonomous Air Power (Fury product line), and Advanced Effects (Barracuda product line). The ideal candidate will have experience with major U.S. DoD weapons platforms and will possess a Secret clearance, with Top Secret preferred. The position will be responsible for providing contract support for various CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ Government (FAR / DFARS) contracts and potentially Other Transaction Agreements. Support of these contracts will involve proposal development, contract negotiation, contract compliance, contract / task order management, contract modifications, and contract close-out. Other functions of this role will include creating and managing Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and helping to issue RFPs. This role works closely with the legal and proposal teams as well as across the spectrum of Anduril's accounting, business operations, program, and engineering teams.

What You Will Do

• Execute contract management throughout the life of each contract.
• Support preparation of proposals.
• Assist in identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies and processes.
• Complete contract review and acceptance.
• Oversee and prepare contract proposal planning and management.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, legal requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain an audit file for each contract to include the original contract, all correspondence, changes / deviations / modifications, amendments, clarifications, payment schedules, and deliverables.
• Provide contract summaries and ensure contract execution in accordance with government and company policies.
• Provide program managers and executives with contract briefs during the life of contracts.
• Manage the contract close-out process for all government and commercial contracts.
• Help negotiate and manage relationships with sub-contractors.
• Cultivate strong, ongoing relationships with internal / external customers.
• Provide contractual guidance and risk mitigation strategies for contractual and business obligations.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

US Salary Range : $114,000 - $171,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and / or training, critical skills, and / or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including :

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.