Director, Contracts (Space)

Location: Onsite at one of hirify.global’s US sites: Long Beach, CA; Silver Spring, MD; Denver, CO; or Albuquerque, NM. US citizenship is required, and the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance is required.

Salary: $165,000–$220,000 USD base pay per year for California-based employees. Total compensation also includes company stock.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for space and connectivity missions.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a contracts team while maintaining a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate government and commercial contracts, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and intellectual property licenses.
• Ensure compliance with prime contracts and other contractual terms, milestones, and obligations.
• Act as the customer interface for contractual changes, disputes, and requests for equitable adjustment.
• Review and prepare proposals responding to government and commercial solicitations, including requests for information and clarification.
• Develop efficient contract management processes and maintain relationships with government and customer counterparts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 16+ years of total work experience.
• 12+ years of contract administration or contract management experience.
• US citizenship required due to program requirements.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience managing a small team of contracts professionals at different career levels.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of government contracts, contract types, FAR, DFARS, and/or the NASA FAR Supplement.
• Experience with DoD and NASA prime contracts or subcontracts.
• RFP analysis and proposal preparation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for explaining compliance information.
• Experience coaching and supporting the professional growth of direct reports.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount and company stock as part of total compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with HSA contribution.
• Paid vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care accounts.
• Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers where available, gym discounts, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.