Contracts Manager, Anduril Intelligence & Space

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Contracts Management team is a critical part of Anduril, responsible for interfacing daily with a motivated team of program leadership, functional leadership, and customers in fast-paced environments. Because Anduril is a fast-growing company at the early stages of growth, members of Anduril’s Contracts Management team are resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters. The Contracts Management team is responsible for providing contract and subcontract support for various cost reimbursable, fixed price, time and materials/labor-hour, and indefinite deliver/indefinite quantity Government contracts and Other Transaction Agreements. Support of these contracts involve proposal development, contract negotiation, contract compliance, contract/task order management, contract modifications, and contract closeout. The team also supports Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements and issuing RFPs. The team works closely with the legal and proposal teams as well as across the Anduril business and engineering teams.

ABOUT THE JOB

In this role, you will be responsible for contracts management across multiple types of Government and commercial contracts. You will perform contracting work related to your assigned Business Line. This will require knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and government contracting processes. If you are someone who has a proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment then this role is for you.

The Intelligence Systems division delivers highly specialized systems for the intelligence community and DoD. As such, the ideal candidate has experience with cultivating relationships with the intelligence community (Title 50). This individual will provide support out of Anduril’s offices in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia - anticipate three (3) days in Northern Virginia and two (2) days in Washington, D.C. each week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Execute contract management throughout the life of each contract.
• Support preparation of proposals.
• Assist in identification, development and implementation of new contract policies and processes.
• Complete contract review and acceptance.
• Oversee and prepare contract proposal planning and management.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, legal requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain an audit file for each contract to include the original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations/modifications, amendments, clarifications, payment schedules, and deliverables.
• Provide contract summaries and ensure contract execution in accordance with government and company policies.
• Provide program managers and executives with contract briefs during the life of contracts.
• Manage the contract close-out process for all government and commercial contracts.
• Negotiate and manage subcontracts.
• Cultivate strong, ongoing relationships with internal/external customers.
• Provide contractual guidance and risk mitigation strategies for contractual and business obligations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, government, or a related field.
• Experience with full life cycle contract management for CPFF, FFP, and T&M government and commercial contracts.
• A strong working knowledge of US Government contracting including FAR/DFARS experience.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
• You are highly respected amongst your peers and or/counterparts and known as someone who gets things done.
• Able to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Willing to work in Washington, DC and Northern Virginia.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• NCMA Certifications, including CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM.
• Graduate degree in business, government, or a related field.
• Current U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
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