Contract Manager

About the role

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society, ranging from earth observation to communications and more. Apex is seeking a Contract Manager to join our expanding team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage a broad portfolio of government and commercial agreements, including MSAs, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, purchase agreements, and service agreements.
• Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, from intake through execution, performance, modification, renewal, and closeout.
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external customers, suppliers, and government counterparts to communicate and resolve contractual issues.
• Maintain internal databases and records of all contracts, detailing key dates, parties, obligations, deliverables, and scope.
• Track contractual deadlines to ensure timely performance and compliance by all parties.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard terms; recommend improvements to streamline the contracting process.
• Support proposal and bid activities by reviewing solicitation documents and flagging terms that require negotiation or clarification.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Perform special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management, contract administration, or a related field.
• An understanding of government contractual regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS).
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, or a related discipline.
• Experience drafting and reviewing a variety of commercial and government agreements and forms.
• Ability to facilitate work within and across teams and varied functions and levels of leadership, as well as customer and supplier contacts.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and professional skills.
• A positive, team-player attitude.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in satellite manufacturing or related industries (aerospace, defense, or high-tech).
• Experience with government contracts and familiarity with FAR/DFARS.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) software.
• Experience in other legal or compliance functions, such as export compliance or procurement.
• Paralegal certificate, JD, or other relevant legal or contract management credential (e.g., CFCM, CCCM).