Senior Contracts Manager (Government, Commercial & International)

Senior Contracts Manager (Government, Commercial & International) About Aalyria: Aalyria is a leading technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software-defined networking platforms to the aerospace industry. With technology acquired from Google, Aalyria is at the forefront of innovation in satellite and airborne mesh networks, as well as cislunar and deep-space communications. We are revolutionizing the orchestration and management of planetary mesh networks using any radio or optical spectrum, any orbit, and any hardware across land, sea, air, and space. Role Overview: As our Senior Contracts Manager, you’ll own the full lifecycle of government, commercial, and international contracting. You will lead proposal support, negotiation, contract management, compliance, and administration across a diverse customer base, including DoD, civil agencies, commercial enterprises, and international partners. This role is ideal for someone who can operate independently, enjoys building scalable processes from the ground up, and is comfortable switching between FAR-based government contracts, commercial agreements, and international procurement frameworks. This is a remote position, however, we are preferably looking for candidates that located in, or near, Washington DC or the San Francisco Bay Area. Key Responsibilities: Government Contracting (Primary Focus): Lead contract drafting, review, negotiation, and administration for federal contracts (DoD & Civil). Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity clauses (e.g., NIST 800-171), and other regulatory requirements. Support proposal development including contractual volumes, pricing inputs, T&Cs, and risk analysis. Manage subcontracting agreements, flowdowns, NDAs, teaming agreements, and procurement documentation. Maintain contract files, modifications, task orders, deliverables, and reporting requirements. Interface directly with contracting officers, program managers, and government legal teams. Commercial Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial MSAs, SaaS agreements, SOWs, licensing terms, partnership agreements, and vendor contracts. Build scalable templates, contract playbooks, clause libraries, and approval workflows. Balance risk and speed by designing contracting structures suitable for a high-velocity startup environment. International Contracting: Support deals involving foreign governments, global enterprises, and international partners. Ensure compliance with export controls (ITAR/EAR), sanctions, anti-bribery/anti-corruption laws (FCPA/UK Bribery Act), and local procurement requirements. Coordinate with international counsel and internal stakeholders to manage cross-border risks and approvals. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with Business Development, Finance, Engineering, and Legal on proposals, bids, and program execution. Provide strategic contracting guidance during deal shaping and program planning. Create operational contract management processes that scale with company growth. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Oversee compliance with commercial contracting standards and international regulatory frameworks (as applicable to region or contract type). Support adherence to export control regulations (ITAR, EAR) and coordinate with internal compliance teams regarding licensing and jurisdiction requirements. Conduct vendor and subcontractor due diligence, including SAM.gov checks, responsibility determinations, flow-down requirements, and compliance certifications. Monitor changes in applicable U.S. and international regulations and advise on required contract updates or risk implications. Maintain documentation for internal audits, Government Contractor Purchasing System reviews, CPSRs, and regulatory inspections. Federal & Regulatory Compliance Support: Oversee the company’s contractual compliance program, ensuring adherence to fed ... (truncated, view full listing at source)