Contracts Specialist
Role Overview
Voyager Technologies is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist. The successful candidate’s attributes should include but are not limited to strong experience with FAR/DFARS/Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) terms and conditions risk assessment and negotiations, understanding the implications of international and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracting, working knowledge of Offsets and Industrial Participation, experience in intellectual property issues and USG data rights, strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, subject matter expertise in contracting, and be able to provide contractual and business guidance to the Program Management Leadership
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About the Role
Voyager Technologies is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist. The successful candidate’s attributes should include but are not limited to strong experience with FAR/DFARS/Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) terms and conditions risk assessment and negotiations, understanding the implications of international and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracting, working knowledge of Offsets and Industrial Participation, experience in intellectual property issues and USG data rights, strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, subject matter expertise in contracting, and be able to provide contractual and business guidance to the Program Management Leadership
Reporting Structure & Location
This role reports to the Senior Director Contracts and sits within the Contracts department. The position is onsite, based out of Folsom, CA and may have multi-site responsibility.
What You'll Do
Provide strategic advice and guidance on numerous contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes
Partner with Finance leadership to ensure financial targets are met by securing contract awards, negotiating contract payment terms, and working closely with the customer to ensure on-time payment
Develop and Implement contract strategies consistent with Voyager strategic imperatives.
Partners with business divisions and functional organizations to ensure contracting activities are vetted across multiple stakeholders including Legal, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Controller, and Compliance functions
Ensure each contract and proposal action is reviewed and approved consistently with the Delegation of Authority and that all documentation is complete per command media/policy.
Develop, support, and maintain customer relationships to ensure positive and constructive interactions.
Manage and provide leadership for activities associated with contract management responsibilities including but not limited to:
Assist in proposal preparation and contract negotiations
Assessment of terms and conditions to ensure the corporation is protected from unusual risk while sustaining or improving the future financial goals
Representing and providing recommendations to executive leadership aligned with Voyager strategy
Coordinate and drive to resolution key business issues with legal, risk management, and corporate contracts
Contract closeouts and interface with Supply Chain leadership to ensure relevant contracting requirements are communicated and incorporated.
Must be able to travel between multiple sites, as needed
Qualifications
- Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 7+ years highly dynamic role in a technology, defense, or aerospace/space company
- Experience with managing Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
- Experience in the development of proposals, proposal cost structure, performance requirements, delivery schedules, and negotiations
- Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of objectives, including ability to communicate and influence executive leadership
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with complex customer
- Detail oriented and data-driven
- Preferred
- Advanced degree (MBA, JD or other)
- Experience with aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing
- Compensation & Benefits
- The good faith base salary range for this role is $ 130,000 - $150,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive compensation. This range may be adjusted in the future.
- Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
- Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment
- Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
- Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
- The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
About Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Voyager Technologies builds on over 35 years of spaceflight heritage, developing commercial space infrastructure and powering thousands of successful customer missions.
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