York Space Systems

Senior Government Contracts Manager

Greenwood Village, CO, United States

$150-190k

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Job description

Salary: $150,000 - $190,000

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to

York Space Systems has an opening for a full-time Senior Government Contracts Manager. This position will report to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and will be responsible for supporting the contracting function on multiple government programs. This is an in-office job in our Greenwood Village, CO office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support internal stakeholders cross-functionally, including Programs, Engineering, and Business Development regarding contractual aspects of US Government contracting.
Review customer requests for engineering changes, technical memoranda, and program change direction from US Government customers and identify impacts to contracts; support team (in particular Program change management) in preparing and negotiating responses.
Provide proposal support, including strategic review of draft and final solicitations and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that optimized, compliant proposals are submitted.
Strategize regarding IP protection; review and revise agreements as they relate to IP and the data rights of York and its suppliers.
Support proposal team as needed regarding cost reasonableness determinations in the FFP, nontraditional contracting context.
Collaborate with other members of the CLAO team as needed to provide uniform and wholistic guidance regarding regulatory and compliance matters.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience managing US government contracts throughout the contracting lifecycle (draft RFP, proposal, contracting, performance, close-out).
Experience supporting Other Transaction Agreements as well as FAR-based contracts.
Familiarity with firm fixed price US Government contracting.
Ability to identify scope creep and assist team in identifying and executing productive paths forward for program success.
Experience managing IP, including with regard to data rights assertions.
Experience in the technology and manufacturing industries, next generation space industry preferred.
Demonstrated excellence in writing and superior analytical skills.
Strong issue-spotting and obstacle-resolution skills.
Bachelor’s degree with at least six (6) years of experience.
Ability to communicate and work productively with a broad range of individuals, from early careerists to senior executives.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, next generation corporate environment.

BENEFITS

In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.