Contracts Specialist (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Onsite in San Diego, California; may require travel between multiple sites. Applicants must be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR requirements.

Base salary: $130,000–$150,000 USD annually, excluding benefits and bonus or incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical space, defense, and national security technologies.

What you will do

• Provide strategic contractual guidance on rights, obligations, regulations, policies, and risk mitigation.
• Develop contract strategies and support proposal preparation, negotiations, awards, payment terms, and closeouts.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Operations, Compliance, and other stakeholders to review and approve contract actions.
• Advise program management and executive leadership on contractual and business issues.
• Manage customer relationships and coordinate resolution of legal, risk, and corporate contracting matters.
• Ensure contracting requirements are communicated to and incorporated by Supply Chain and other functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in a dynamic technology, defense, aerospace, or space environment.
• Experience managing government contracts under FAR and DFARS.
• Experience developing proposals, cost structures, performance requirements, delivery schedules, and negotiations.
• Ability to communicate with and influence executive leadership, build customer relationships, and work with complex stakeholders.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person and be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree such as an MBA or JD.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Direct Commercial Sales terms, Foreign Military Sales contracting, offsets, industrial participation, intellectual property, and U.S. government data rights.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Time Off supporting work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Wellness programs, voluntary benefits, and employee support resources.
• Mission-driven environment focused on space, defense, and national security technologies.