SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Contracts Director
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Hawthorne, California, United States, 90250
CONTRACTS DIRECTOR
SpaceX’s rapid growth has created an opportunity to add a Contracts Director to the Government Contracts team. This person will be responsible for contract administration and compliance across multiple types of U.S. Government and commercial contracts, including ensuring we meet our contractual obligations and performance milestones. The Contracts Director will perform legal-related work pertaining to his/her assigned contracts, such as negotiating and executing non-disclosure agreements and subcontract/purchase agreements. The Contracts Director will also assist in proposal review and preparation in response to Government solicitations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure compliance with Government and commercial contracts, including prime contracts, and assist mission managers with contract performance
Negotiate Government contracts, non-disclosure agreements and subcontractor/vendor contracts
Draft responses to government and commercial proposal solicitations in coordination with mission managers and engineers
Review, interpret and provide advice regarding contract and agreement types
Manage invoices and payments with Government and commercial contracts
Create and maintain contract and business files
Establish and maintain excellent relationships with Government counterparts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of government contract administration or management experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge of Government contracts and contract types, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and/or the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS)
DoD and/or NASA contract administration experience
Request for proposal (RFP) analysis and proposal preparation experience
Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
JD, MBA, or NCMA certification
Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Contracts Director/: $190,000.00 - $230,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $15,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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SpaceX’s rapid growth has created an opportunity to add a Contracts Director to the Government Contracts team. This person will be responsible for contract administration and compliance across multiple types of U.S. Government and commercial contracts, including ensuring we meet our contractual obligations and performance milestones. The Contracts Director will perform legal-related work pertaining to his/her assigned contracts, such as negotiating and executing non-disclosure agreements and subcontract/purchase agreements. The Contracts Director will also assist in proposal review and preparation in response to Government solicitations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure compliance with Government and commercial contracts, including prime contracts, and assist mission managers with contract performance
Negotiate Government contracts, non-disclosure agreements and subcontractor/vendor contracts
Draft responses to government and commercial proposal solicitations in coordination with mission managers and engineers
Review, interpret and provide advice regarding contract and agreement types
Manage invoices and payments with Government and commercial contracts
Create and maintain contract and business files
Establish and maintain excellent relationships with Government counterparts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of government contract administration or management experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge of Government contracts and contract types, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and/or the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS)
DoD and/or NASA contract administration experience
Request for proposal (RFP) analysis and proposal preparation experience
Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
JD, MBA, or NCMA certification
Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Contracts Director/: $190,000.00 - $230,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $15,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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