Director Of Contract Negotiation And Administration (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Director of Contract Negotiation and Administration (Aerospace): Leading end-to-end contract negotiations and administration for a high-growth space startup with an accent on managing a $1B+ portfolio of commercial and US government deals. Focus on streamlining procurement processes, ensuring ITAR/EAR compliance, and building the legal infrastructure to support mass-scale satellite production.

Location: Must be based in Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $165,000 - $215,000

Company

hirify.global is a Series C aerospace startup building the largest and highest-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space.

What you will do

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including procurement, supply chain, and vendor agreements.
• Lead USG contracting compliance, including proposal preparation and SAM registration.
• Partner with the Supply Chain team to resolve IP disputes, delivery issues, and contractual non-compliance.
• Streamline the NDA lifecycle and establish centralized document storage protocols.
• Collaborate with co-founders to close high-value agreements fueling company growth.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations.
• Must hold an active security clearance.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in contracts management.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume portfolios for both government and commercial clients.
• Direct experience drafting and negotiating procurement, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
• Familiarity with INCO terms, import regulations, and USG contract administration.

Nice to have

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Experience working in the USG as a contracts administrator.
• Prior experience in the space or aerospace industries.
• Knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity in the company.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Paid parental leave and life insurance.
• Fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on space exploration.