Senior Contracts Manager

At Revolution Space, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on Advanced Space Systems that will impact people's lives for generations. We have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, but they’re also making history. We are focused on advancing space defense, aerospace manufacturing, and next-generation mission systems for the 21st century. Our work sits at the intersection of national security, innovation, and precision engineering. We deliver scalable solutions that protect critical assets and enable strategic advantage across the space domain.

About the role

Revolution Space is seeking a results-oriented Sr. Contracts Manager to join our team. You will provide oversight and evaluation of proposals, monitor major contracts, recommend and implement new solutions to achieve functional objectives, and be a critical asset in key negotiations. This role involves resolving multi-faceted and complex contractual/customer issues, identifying risks, proposing mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with Revolution Space policies, and developing and maintaining excellent customer relationships. The candidate must be self-motivated, able to work independently, and a consummate team player, routinely interacting with programs, contracts, procurement, finance, project control, and legal counsel. This role is remote, with up to 25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Revolution Space’s contracts portfolio, including supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Partner with Executive Leadership, Program Managers, and cross-functional teams to optimize program/contract performance and ensure customer satisfaction in support of business goals and strategic plans.
• Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Act as the primary interface with customers for contractual issues.
• Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on terms and conditions.
• Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks related to financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and other potential risk areas; recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to customer requirements and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review for approval prior to submission.
• Manage proposal fact-finding and conduct negotiations with the customer, with support from the program team.
• Collaborate with other functional groups (finance, supply chain, mission assurance, legal, etc.) during all phases of the contract lifecycle.
• Develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements.
• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Prepare and maintain proprietary information agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other types of agreements.
• Maintain contract data in the Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.
• Provide clear direction and guidance to Prime customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure contract compliance with FAR, DFAR, and other DoD agency regulations.

Requirements

• BA degree plus 12 or more years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree or Juris Doctor degree plus 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Government regulations (FAR/DFARS) and all contract types: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and General Service Administration (GSA) type contracts.
• Hands-on experience with Other Transaction (OT) efforts.
• Commercial contracts experience on the selling side of contracts management.
• Proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems, handle multiple contractual activities with short turn-around times, and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including well-developed analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to identify and mitigate contract risks and coordinate appropriate reviews in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills with measured and articulate communication; ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers and reconcile issues or differences.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to engage in key internal and external meetings.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to contract requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• Certification in Contracts Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM, or similar).

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick time, and unmetered vacation.
• Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution.
• 4% company matching 401k plan with immediate vesting.
• Life Insurance.
• Long-term/short-term disability.
• Education assistance.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $180,000 - $229,160 USD per year.