Contract Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA; in-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing aerospace startup that manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and manufacturing-focused hardware.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and manage government and commercial agreements, including MSAs, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, purchase agreements, and service agreements, with counsel support.
• Administer contracts from intake and execution through performance, modification, renewal, and closeout.
• Coordinate with legal, business development, mission management, supply chain, finance, customers, suppliers, and government counterparts to resolve contractual issues.
• Maintain contract databases and records covering key dates, obligations, deliverables, parties, and scope.
• Track deadlines, support compliance, and develop contract templates, playbooks, and standard terms.
• Review solicitation documents for proposals and bids, identifying terms requiring negotiation or clarification.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in contract management, contract administration, or a related field.
• Understanding of government contracting regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies, or a related discipline.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial and government agreements and forms.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and competing priorities while collaborating across functions and leadership levels.
• Eligibility requires U.S. Person status or the ability to obtain the required U.S. export authorizations under ITAR/EAR.

Nice to have

• Experience in satellite manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or high-tech industries.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management software.
• Experience in export compliance, procurement, or other legal and compliance functions.
• Paralegal certificate, JD, CFCM, CCCM, or another relevant credential.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity and long-term stock-option incentives.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, and childcare reimbursement for work-related travel.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Catered lunch, snacks, office socials, recreational activities, and an in-person Playa Vista workplace.