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EOI Space · 1 month ago

JOIN OUR TEAM OF INNOVATORS!Senior Contracts Manager

Louisville, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

EOI Space specializes in developing and deploying a network of satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) to provide ultra-high-resolution Earth imagery. They are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee contract preparation, negotiation, and management while ensuring compliance with government specifications and protecting the company's intellectual property.

Satellite Communication

Responsibilities

Own full cycle regulatory and contract administration with various Government agencies, domestic and international resellers, engineering partners and product/consulting vendors

Advise teams on regulatory considerations relevant to EO imagery, satellite operations, and aerospace (e.g. NOAA CRSRA licensing, ITAR/EAR, FCC)

Provide strategic guidance on contract structure, risk allocation, and deal terms

Support negotiations on difficult, complex, or sensitive issues with internal and external clients

Analyze and advise program management on legal and business issues and risks and implement solutions to resolve contract challenges

Collaborate with functions to ensure proper support in proposal preparation, as well as contract negotiations and administration

Ensure that EOI Space’s Intellectual Property is protected through effective and appropriate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) MSA’s and SOW’s that define ownership, permissible use, confidentiality, and remedies for infringement of IP protections

Design, document and implement legal review process and automation to ensure timely completion of legal agreements, proper documentation and filing, workflow visibility and integration to other EOI business systems

Manage and draft contracts and related documents to assess risk to the company and recommend mitigation approaches and ensure compliance with various federal regulations and company policies

Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration activities from the proposal through closeout

Negotiate third-party agreements and coordinate with management to achieve favorable terms and conditions in accordance with company policy

Monitor contractual performance across the enterprise to mitigate performance, cost, and schedule risks

Maintain and update Legal Policies, Procedures and Guidelines as necessary

Collaborate cross-functionally and establish effective relationships with key customers

Ensure non-disclosure agreements and contract terms and condition are negotiated within company guidelines

Interpret, apply, and follow government contract acquisition rules, company policies, and customer specifications

Support management of outside counsel relationships and billing

Qualification

Contract negotiationAerospace industry experienceGovernment contracting knowledgeAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationOral communicationNegotiation skillsConflict resolutionLeadership

Required

5+ years of relevant contracting experience

Legal or related college degree

Demonstrated experience in the aerospace industry, and working with contracts and requirements from the following: Government (FAR, DFARs), International Governments, Commercial (domestic and international)

Experienced with cost reimbursable, award fee and incentive fee contracts

Ability to manage multiple contracts at the same time of moderate to high value and risk level

Must have excellent analytical skills, effective written and oral communication skills, effective negotiation skills, and strong interpersonal skills

Must be able to identify and resolve complex contract issues and advise program staff and management of contractual rights and obligations

Excellent communication skills, computer fluency, agile and effective negotiator with clear explanations

Experience in developing and implementing negotiation strategies

Must be a leader with conflict resolution skills in a changing environment