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.
COUNSEL, GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
SpaceX’s rapid growth has created an opportunity to add a Government Contracts Counsel to the Government Contracts team. This person will be responsible for contract administration and compliance across multiple types of U.S. Government and commercial contracts, including ensuring we meet our contractual obligations and performance milestones. This person will perform legal-related work pertaining to his/her assigned contracts, such as negotiating and executing non-disclosure agreements and subcontract/purchase agreements. They will also assist in proposal review and preparation in response to Government solicitations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure compliance with Government and commercial contracts, including prime contracts, and assist mission managers with contract performance
- Negotiate Government contracts, non-disclosure agreements and subcontractor/vendor contracts
- Draft responses to government and commercial proposal solicitations in coordination with mission managers and engineers
- Review, interpret and provide advice regarding contract and agreement types
- Manage invoices and payments with Government and commercial contracts
- Create and maintain contract and business files
- Establish and maintain excellent relationships with Government counterparts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of government contract administration or management experience
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of Government contracts and contract types, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and/or the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS)
- DoD and/or NASA contract administration experience
- Request for proposal (RFP) analysis and proposal preparation experience
- Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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