The opportunity
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
What you'll do
Support SpaceX’s relationship with its government customers by, among other: things, building and maintaining relationships with government stakeholders, industry partners, and internal teams
Lead a team of government contract professionals, fostering a culture of: excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
Manage SpaceX’s contracts, to include prime contracts and subcontracts, with: government agencies such as NASA, DoW, FAA, and others
Oversee contract proposal process, including bid preparation, cost/pricing: analysis, and risk assessments to maximize win rates
Manage contract performance, modifications, disputes, complex legal issues, and audits
Serve as the primary point of contact for government contracting officers and auditors
What they're looking for
- Monitor changes in federal laws, regulations, and government policies, advise: senior company leadership on the potential impacts of such changes, and recommend proactive measures
- Prepare reports and metrics on contract performance, compliance status, and key risks for executive review
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- + years in a combination of (i) managing government contracts cradle to grave: and (ii) serving as legal counsel on government contracting issues
