Inversion · 11 hours ago
Director of Contracts
Playa Vista, California, United States
Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expInversionSpace is a company focused on transforming space into a transportation layer for Earth. They are seeking a Director of Contracts who will manage the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts, negotiate critical agreements, and build the contracts function from the ground up.
AerospaceSpace TravelTransportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own and execute the end-to-end contract lifecycle for U.S. Government, prime, and subcontract agreements
Lead negotiations of terms and conditions, including pricing structures, data rights, IP, indemnification, and risk allocation
Draft, review, and manage contracts including prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, CRADAs, and commercial agreements
Serve as the primary interface with Government Contracting Officers, primes, and key customers
Interpret contract requirements and advise leadership on contractual risk, compliance obligations, and execution strategy
Support contract modifications, claims, REAs, and change management activities
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and applicable security and export control requirements
Design and implement scalable contracts policies, procedures, templates, and approval workflows
Develop contract playbooks and negotiation standards aligned with company risk tolerance
Select and implement contract management tools as appropriate
Train internal stakeholders on government contracting fundamentals and compliance requirements
Define hiring plans and build out a contracts team (e.g., Contracts Manager, Administrator) as business volume grows
Establish a contracts organization capable of supporting larger, more complex, and classified programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Engineering, or related field (JD or advanced degree a plus)
8–12+ years of contracts experience within aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments
Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing FAR/DFARS-based contracts
Experience operating in small, mid-sized, or startup organizations where roles are hands-on
Strong working knowledge of DoD contracting practices and compliance requirements
Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and balance risk with business objectives
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI DoD clearance
Active Secret Clearance
Preferred
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
Prior experience supporting classified programs and secure facilities
Experience working directly with DoD Contracting Officers
Background in both prime and subcontractor roles
Experience standing up a contracts function or significantly improving one
Familiarity with audits, DCMA/DCAA interactions, and contract-related reviews
Company
Inversion
Inversion builds space capsules to return cargo back to Earth for the commercial, civil, and defense industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$54.12MKey Investors
Spark Capital
2024-11-20Series A· $44M
2024-03-01Series Unknown
2022-07-01Seed
Leadership Team
Justin Fiaschetti
CEO & Co-Founder
Austin Briggs
CTO & Co-Founder
Recent News
Soma Capital
2026-01-13
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