Director, Global Proposals & USG Contracts

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Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role: 

We are seeking a Director, Global Proposals & USG Contracts who is passionate about providing great customer service and wants to join a high functioning in-house legal team at a growing public company. The primary responsibilities of the role include managing the proposals team, owning and executing the US Federal contract management process, providing operational support, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and handling negotiations when necessary. 

The ideal candidate is a quick learner, self-motivated, and has an unwavering sense of accountability and integrity. This role will appeal to candidates who are curious, creative thinkers who embrace the humor in life. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment and make an impact with your skills and your enthusiasm.

This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States.

Impact You’ll Own: 

• Subject matter expertise in USG contracting, specifically OTA, Space Act Agreements, FAR Part 12,  FAR Part 35. Familiarity with FAR Part 15 and USG subcontracting.
• Oversight of global team dedicated to proposal management
• Responsibility for high-value RFPs
• Trusted partnership with Global Commercial Legal leadership team

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of total relevant work experience in Federal contracting and proposals management 
• 6+ years of leadership experience, of which 2+ years is supervisory experience.
• 5+ years experience in Federal contracts management, including with FAR PART 12 and PART 35 contracts. 
• Experience managing Federal contract processes from start to finish.
• Ability to navigate and review FAR clauses.
• Familiar and capable of managing: GSA schedule contracts, System for Award Management (SAM), eMod/eOffer, and CPARS.
• Expertise in cost analysis and price reasonableness standards.
• Experience preparing and managing RFP/RFI/RFQ responses and white papers.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating teaming agreements.
• Ability to pull together compliant Transmittal Letters.
• Experience analyzing significant or unique contract requirements to ensure compliance with corporate policies, with appropriate legal coordination.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and to manage multiple demands, priorities, and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to balance risk tolerance and business objectives.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to be detail-oriented.
• Competency in MS Word, MS Excel, and Salesforce.
• Bachelor’s degree.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience in FAR PART 15 contracts
• Experience with Jira ticketing system
• Security clearance
• Paralegal certificate
• Experience with Launch Contracts

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EAR/ITAR Requirements:

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.