Senior Contracts Manager

EOI Space•Louisville, CO

8d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

EOI Space specializes in developing and deploying a network of satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) to provide ultra-high-resolution Earth imagery. We aim to deliver timely and actionable data for commercial and defense applications. We are on our way to achieving many industry firsts. This demands an ambitious team that revels in leaning into challenges, getting hands-on, and working together. EOI Space is growing quickly and looking for a Senior Contracts Manager who can help us build a disciplined compliant, and scalable contractual foundation while actively partnering across all business groups for commercial and government customers as well as inventory, equipment, and consulting agreements. Does this sound like you? The Senior Contracts Manager oversees the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of contracts and subcontracts. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams, proactively shaping contract strategy, guiding regulatory compliance, and coordinating with outside counsel where needed. This role is responsible for managing the review and approval of contractual documents for protection of the company’s intellectual property and assets, satisfaction of government specifications and requirements and adherence to company policy. You will play a key role in helping the company navigate complex aerospace, export, and remote-sensing regulatory environments while enabling the business to move quickly and responsibly. You will work with the functional teams to ensure that processes and automation are in place to support contract negotiations and ensure that detailed contractual obligations will be satisfied. In this role, you will participate in negotiating, structuring, and administrating contractual documents that establish business relationships with vendors, customers and partners. Collaboration and networking with key functions and employees is necessary.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bonus points if you have direct experience with commercial imagery or remote sensing businesses

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