Contract Manager (Aerospace)

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

Salary: $100,000–$130,000 annual base salary, plus equity

Company

hirify.global manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and manufacturing-focused hardware for earth observation, communications, and other space applications.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and manage government and commercial agreements, including MSAs, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, purchase agreements, and service agreements.
• Administer contracts through intake, execution, 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 track key dates, obligations, deliverables, scope, and compliance deadlines.
• Develop contract templates, playbooks, and standard terms to streamline contracting processes.
• Support proposals and bids by reviewing solicitation documents and identifying terms requiring negotiation or clarification.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in contract management, contract administration, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, or a related discipline.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial and government agreements and forms.
• Understanding of government contracting regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar tools.

Nice to have

• Experience in satellite manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other 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 participation and a fast-growing startup environment backed by more than $500 million in funding.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, plus $100,000 life insurance.
• Paid vacation starting at 15 days and increasing to 20 or more days annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Childcare reimbursement for work-related travel, catered lunch, snacks, office events, and an in-person collaborative workplace.