Director- Government Contracts

Salary: $175,000 - $220,000

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to

York Space Systems has an opening for a full-time Director - Government Contracts. This position will report to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer (CLAO) and will be responsible for supporting the government contracting function on multiple programs. This is an in-office position in our Greenwood Village, CO location. 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support internal stakeholders cross-functionally, including Programs, Engineering, and Business Development regarding contractual aspects of US Government contracting.
• Review customer requests for engineering changes, technical memoranda, and program change direction from US Government customers and identify impacts to contracts; support team (in particular Program change management) in preparing and negotiating responses.
• Provide proposal support, including strategic review of draft and final solicitations and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that optimized, compliant proposals are submitted. 
• Strategize regarding IP protection; review and revise agreements as they relate to IP and the data rights of York and its suppliers. 
• Support proposal team as needed regarding cost reasonableness determinations in the FFP, nontraditional contracting context. 
• Collaborate with other members of the CLAO team as needed to provide uniform and wholistic guidance regarding regulatory and compliance matters. 
• Assist in training more junior members of the CLAO and larger York teams.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience managing US government contracts throughout the contracting lifecycle (draft RFP, proposal, contracting, performance, close-out).
• Experience supporting Other Transaction Agreements as well as FAR-based contracts.
• Familiarity with firm fixed price US Government contracting.
• Ability to identify scope creep and assist team in identifying and executing productive paths forward for program success.
• Experience managing IP, including with regard to data rights assertions.
• Experience in the technology and manufacturing industries, next generation space industry preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and superior analytical skills.
• Strong issue-spotting and obstacle-resolution skills.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least ten (10) years of experience.
• Ability to communicate and work productively with a broad range of individuals, from early careerists to senior executives.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, next generation corporate environment.

BENEFITS 

• In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.

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