About us
We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors.
This is more than a job, its a mission
We are making space universally accessible and redefining whats possible.
We get things done
We take ownership of what we do and we work hard to make a difference.
We are fearless
Transp?rency is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on.
We learn from our mistakes
We deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals.
What is the role?
As a a highly skilled Contracts Manager with deep expertise in the space sector for both U.S. government and commercial contracting you will lead the execution and management of complex contractual relationships across a portfolio of programs, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, alignment with mission goals, and timely contract completion. You will coordinate between internal teams and external stakeholders, especially with legal and contracting counterparts from agencies such as NASA, DoD, and commercial space companies. You will also be responsible for driving contracts to successful completion. This role is part of our Legal team.
Some of your daily tasks will include:
Experience with commercial contracting and international trade contracts
Deep understanding of contractual, business and commercial risks
Own the end-to-end contracting process for government and commercial space projects, from RFP reviews and proposal development to contract execution alongside the Legal team
Management the entire contract lifecycle of commercial agreements executed by the company, including federal contracts, subcontracts, procurement contracts for satellites and space services,master service agreements, and licensing agreements
Provide high quality advice and support of the Legal and business units during the negotiation, drafting and ongoing management of contracts
Effectively managing commercial risks and issues
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, applicable U.S. Government contracting regulations, including FAR, DFARS, US export controls, and relevant agency - specific requirements
Coordinate with compliance and export control teams to ensure contract terms align with licensing and regulatory frameworks
Act as the primary point of contact for contract matters and communicate contractual obligations and contract change requests between internal stakeholders and external parties
Collaborate with Legal, finance, business units and program management teams to track contract milestones and deliverables
Proactively identify contract risks and mitigation strategies, including limitations of liability, indemnities, IP ownership, and flow-down clauses, coordinate with Legal unit and ensure company applies mitigation measures
Develop internal tools, templates, and processes to improve contract efficiency and consistency
Maintain organized contract records and support audits, reviews, and regulatory inquiries
Working alongside the Legal team and coordinating between various stakeholders, including finance, business and engineering units.
Drive process efficiency to current tasks and seek innovative ways to improve performance of the team.
What do we look for?
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
5-10+ years of experience in contracts management, with a minimum of 3 years focused on aerospace, space, or defense contracting
Deep familiarity with FAR/DFARS, agency-specific procurement frameworks (NASA, DoD, AFRL, DARPA), and commercial contracting in the space domain
Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex, high-value contracts
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experienced with ITAR/EAR export compliance regulations
Based in the Denver or Washington DC areas, or willing to relocate to either
What do we offer?
Health insurance coverage
Matching 401k plan
Generous team performance-based bonus
Collaboration with EnduroSat offices in Europe
Salary range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year. The state of Colorado requires listing salary details. The salary will likely be within this range although it may differ based on experience level or other factors.
We hope you are as excited about the future of space technology as we are. We look forward to hearing from you!