Contracts and Legal Operations Manager (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Contracts and Legal Operations Manager (Aerospace): Managing the lifecycle of commercial and government contracts for LEO satellite constellations with an accent on risk mitigation and workflow optimization. Focus on executing DoD/IC contracts, streamlining CLM processes, and ensuring compliance with FAR and export control regulations.

Location: San Jose, CA. Must be a U.S. person (Citizen, Green Card, etc.) for ITAR/EAR compliance.

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000

Company

End-to-end Space Systems Provider designing, building, and operating LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical Earth Intelligence.

What you will do

• Draft and review NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Subcontracts, and Vendor Agreements using established playbooks.
• Identify and escalate contractual risks and deviations to senior contracts counsel.
• Partner with Growth teams to support pre-award bid capture and proposal preparation.
• Manage post-award execution, coordinate deliverables/CDRLs, and serve as a point of contact for customer contracting officers.
• Administer government profiles and certifications in SAM.gov, PIEE, and WAWF.
• Refine CLM workflows to shorten cycle times and increase pipeline visibility for stakeholders.

Requirements

• 4+ years in contracts administration, management, or legal operations.
• At least 2 recent years working with government defense contractors or aerospace companies.
• Working knowledge of FAR and fluency in government contract portals (SAM.gov, PIEE, WAWF).
• Experience managing full lifecycle contracts including FFP, SBIR, and OTA agreements.
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to comply with export control regulations.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex contracting terms for non-legal teams.

Nice to have

• Active TS security clearance or eligibility to acquire one.
• Direct experience in the satellite or space systems industry.
• NCMA Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) certification.
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in business, law, finance, or engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan, life insurance, and short/long term disability.
• Three weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and unlimited sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Competitive equity compensation grants.