Contracts Manager

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Contracts Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of contract administration across multiple aerospace and defense programs. This role provides strategic oversight, process governance, and leadership for the contracts team to ensure compliance with federal regulations (FAR/DFARS), company policies, and customer requirements. The Contracts Administration Manager partners cross-functionally with Program Management, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and Business Development to mitigate risk, enable efficient contract execution, and support the company’s financial and operational goals This is a highly visible position requiring strong business acumen, regulatory expertise, and the ability to build collaborative relationships across internal and external stakeholders.