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Vast · 2 months ago

Contracts Manager

Long Beach, California, United States

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $184K/yr

Vast is a company committed to advancing space exploration and building artificial gravity space stations. They are seeking a Contracts Manager to support the development of systems required for these projects, focusing on the entire contract lifecycle and managing customer contracts.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Pre-Award Responsibilities such as supporting proposal preparation and RFI responses along with reviewing terms and conditions of customer contracts and coordinating with the Legal Department to finalize review, provide internal advice regarding risks, and prepare mitigation strategies

As part of contract management, you will serve as the primary liaison with government customers, overseeing all contractual matters and preparing formal written communications

Internally message contractual obligations, to include writing contract summaries and briefing executive leadership, to ensure internal stakeholders understand applicable requirements throughout the life of the contract

Manage contract changes and maintain system of record for contracts and associated documents, including customer correspondence

Manage the contract close-out process for government and commercial contracts with Vast’s customers

Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices

Assist in identifying, developing, and implementing new contract policies and processes, including developing and providing training on the same

Develop strong, ongoing relationships both internally and with Vast’s customers

Assist with nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) and compliance trainings

Willing to travel to meet with Vast’s customers or end users

Qualification

FAR/DFARS/NFSPrime government contractsDefense/aerospace/space industryContract managementCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solvingProject management

Required

Demonstrated experience with FAR/DFARS/NFS

Experience managing prime government contracts

Bachelor's degree (requirement may be met by candidate holding government contract certifications or having many years of directly relevant experience)

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Preferred

Experience in the defense/aerospace/space industry

Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Ability to make independent judgments with limited information

Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees and customers

Logical and strategic approach to solving problems

Comfortable balancing several projects at any given time and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Founded in 2021