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Director- Government Contracts

York Space Systems LLC
Greenwood, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

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.

    York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.

    Salary : $175,000 - $220,000

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