Summary

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Director of Contracts, the Contracts Manager will support business units in the management of contracts. Areas of responsibility include proposal review, full life-cycle contract management, negotiation, administration, and compliance with US export and other regulations governing international business to provide for contract management following company policy. Reviews, interprets, recommends, and negotiates contractual terms and conditions and participates in developing policies, procedures, and standard practices to ensure contract activities achieve desired objectives and timetables. Advises business and program management leadership on contractual approach following financial and programmatic objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively manage various contracts (government/commercial). Experienced with all contract types (i.e., Cost Reimbursement, Fixed Price, FPIF, IDIQ, Time and Material, etc.) and Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).
• Review bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policies and compliance with customer solicitation requirements. Demonstrated ability to take initiative for review and analysis for major proposal efforts to mitigate contract risks. Ability to serve as a Volume lead.
• Proactively identify and resolve contractual issues; address disputes, questions, and concerns. Respond to various complex contracting inquiries in a timely manner.
• Provide thought leadership and innovative solutions for complex contracting matters.
• Review, draft and negotiate various Teaming, Licenses, Proprietary Information and Non-Disclosure agreements.
• Advise business, technical, program management leadership of contractual rights and obligations and interpret complex terms and conditions.
• Participate in cost and pricing processes with program management and customer representatives.
• Maintain corporate awareness of regulatory changes and contractual requirements, including flow-downs, US export controls, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and anti-boycott compliance.
• Develop and maintain various templates, training materials, and performance metrics.
• Contribute to the development of various Policies and Procedures.
• Serve as point of contact with customers and other external parties concerning contractual matters.
• Other duties as assigned or required.