The Contracts Specialist will manage subcontract administration, writing and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with laws, and collaborating with internal teams for mission support.
At ispace U.S., we’re not just going to the Moon—we’re redefining how we get there. Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” By providing cost-effective lunar transportation, we are pioneering a future where space is within reach for scientific discovery, commercial ventures, and sustainable exploration.
With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, ispace is rapidly growing and leading the way in lunar exploration and development. Our U.S. branch is based in Englewood, Colorado, and focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers designed to support future lunar missions. Our team is made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries committed to making space more accessible and fostering the next generation of space exploration.
Let’s go to the Moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively seeking talented individuals who share our passion for space.
As a Contracts Specialist, you will be the subject matter expert on all subcontract administration functions within the project life cycle. This will include writing and managing contracts through execution. Such contracts will include: Master Supply Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Performance Work Statements, and additional contracts as business needs require. You will then ensure internal and external stakeholders are complying to agreed upon contractual terms while managing a variety of subcontractors across various subsystems. Additionally, you will work closely with internal functional areas to facilitate any adjustments needed throughout each subcontract lifecycle to ensure optimal support of the mission needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor contractor performance for compliance with applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, contract data reporting requirements, overall supplier performance management, and other contractual requirements
- Negotiation of supporting documents such as non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements, teaming agreements, memorandums of understanding and other agreements
- Acquisition planning, solicit, evaluate, negotiate, analyze, advise, and assist with contract awards, post award administration and terminations on contracts for the procurement of supplies and services, including complex contracts and high dollar acquisitions
- Conduct contract negotiation and management of major contracts in line with supplier lifecycle management
- Perform price/cost analysis using several variables and methods to determine the reasonableness of proposed pricing
- Interpret and ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), NASA FAR Supplement (NFS), and other applicable regulations
- Manage contract modifications as well as conduct internal audits on contracts
- Develop and/or review complex contractual pricing arrangements requiring sophisticated contracting techniques, sharing arrangements such as cost-plus-incentive-fees, fixed-price-incentive-fees, or economic price adjustment clauses
- Work closely and strategically with numerous functional areas such as, Legal, Program Management, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Finance, to ensure cohesive contractual alignment that satisfies each function’s needs but ultimately to support mission success
- Support projects like enhancements to our Supplier Management Plan, streamlining various Supply Chain processes and the like
- Travel to key suppliers as needed
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of full lifecycle contracting experience and shall be familiar with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- A bachelor’s degree in the related technical field. We will consider a combination of education and experience.
- Manages and prioritizes several projects at one time
- The candidate shall have excellent writing skills and be able to communicate orally and in writing
- Must be able to review and analyze RFP requirements and identify possible terms & conditions risks, develop fully compliant proposals, and reconcile contractual documents
- Extensive experience directly managing various contract (Fixed, T&M, Cost Reimbursable, etc.) types and overall subcontract management experience
- Desire to in be a role that will grow and develop over time
- The candidate shall be thoroughly familiar and proficient in the use of commercial software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams
- Have good collaboration and communication skills amongst internal and external stakeholders
What makes you stand out!
- Agile and able to respond to dynamic priorities
- Works with limited oversight from leadership
- Experience working in the space industry
- Recommend business solutions for day-to-day contractual challenges
- Prior experience with Government Contracts management
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At ispace, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement. If you’re passionate about our mission and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences may be exactly what we need to grow and succeed together.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR .here.
ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.
ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.
Top Skills
Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Sharepoint
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Word
ispace Denver, Colorado, USA Office
3001 N Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO, United States, 80216
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