Contracts Manager

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 federal and commercial contracts to ensure we meet contractual and performance obligations. The Contracts Manager will perform contract and legal related work, such as negotiating and executing non-disclosure agreements, reseller agreements, and purchase orders. Duties also include proposal review and preparation in response to Government solicitations, as well as maintaining customer relationships.

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 and reseller agreements
• 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 :

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Additional Requirements :

Compensation and Benefits :

Pay range :

Contracts Manager / Senior : $150,000.00 - $215,000.00 / 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR Requirements :

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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .