Government Contracts Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Remote, but must live in the Washington D.C. area

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace and space exploration solutions and is expanding its U.S. federal contracting capabilities.

What you will do

• Own the full lifecycle of federal contracts, from proposal support and negotiation through administration and closeout.
• Lead negotiations, modifications, amendments, teaming arrangements, and subcontract agreements.
• Monitor contract performance, conduct risk assessments, resolve discrepancies, and advise leadership on contractual, financial, operational, and performance risks.
• Build scalable contracting policies, procedures, governance structures, decision frameworks, performance metrics, and executive reporting.
• Serve as the primary interface with federal contracting officers, agencies, prime contractors, subcontractors, and teaming partners.
• Develop training and support long-term strategies to improve the company’s ability to compete for prime federal contracts.

Requirements

• 8+ years of government contracts experience in aerospace, defense, or a comparable regulated industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in contract administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Working command of the FAR, DFARS, and NASA FAR Supplement.
• Experience with multiple contract types, including FFP, CPFF, CPIF, IDIQ, and OTA.
• Demonstrated negotiation experience with government customers or prime contractors.
• Must live in the Washington D.C. area.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or higher.
• Experience with NASA acquisition, CLPS, commercial services contracts, or firm-fixed-price milestone-based space vehicle contracts.
• Familiarity with OTAs, SBIR/STTR, and Space Act Agreements.
• NCMA certification or a JD.
• Export control, cross-border affiliate, security clearance, or first-major-prime-award experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work with potential in-office flexibility depending on the role and program stage.
• Company-paid medical, vision, and dental coverage options.
• 18 vacation days, 6 sick days, and 17 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company matching, stock options, and a monthly meal stipend.
• Professional development through training, lunch-and-learns, and learning stipends.
• Domestic and international travel opportunities and regular team gatherings.