Contracts Manager, Maritime

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Anduril is seeking a Contracts Manager for its Maritime Division, which supports autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) and autonomous surface vessel (ASV) products. The role is based onsite in Costa Mesa, California, and supports a portfolio of Department of Defense, international, and commercial contracts and programs.

The Contracts Manager oversees the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts, ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and optimizing performance. The portfolio includes CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ government contracts subject to FAR/DFARS, Other Transaction Agreements, and commercial contracts. The work includes proposal support, negotiation, compliance, contract management, modifications, and close-out. The position collaborates with legal and proposal teams and Anduril’s accounting, business operations, program, and engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, government, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of full-lifecycle contract management experience with CPFF, FFP, and T&M government and commercial contracts.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Government contracting, including FAR/DFARS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• U.S. Person status, as the role requires access to export-controlled data.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with U.S. DoD major weapons platforms.
• NCMA certification, including CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM.
• Graduate degree in business, law, government, or a related field.
• Experience with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), FAR cost allowability rules, and Certified Cost or Pricing Data Proposals.
• Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts throughout their full lifecycle.
• Review and accept contracts.
• Oversee and prepare contract proposal planning and management, and support proposal preparation.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, legal requirements, and company policies.
• Assist in identifying, developing, and implementing contract policies and processes.
• Maintain comprehensive contract documentation and compliance records.
• Prepare contract summaries and ensure execution in accordance with government and company requirements.
• Provide contract briefs to program managers and executives throughout the life of contracts.
• Advise on FAR/DFARS requirements and other regulatory considerations.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Provide contractual guidance and risk mitigation strategies for contractual and business obligations.
• Negotiate complex contractual terms with federal agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level