Senior Contracts Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of sales-side contracts and supplier subcontracts, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and closeout.
• Support front-end assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation, and contract administration in compliance with company policies and acquisition regulations.
• Identify potential contractual risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with government agencies to obtain necessary documentation for proposals, vendor registrations, and contract closures.
• Ensure customer requirements are accurately flowed through to execution teams and external suppliers.
• Maintain accurate contract records, including the maintenance of the contract clause matrix.
• Act as a primary point of contact for contractual matters, liaising between internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Support audit activities, such as GSA annual small business subcontract reporting.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in proposals, contract, and subcontract management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of US and international procurement regulations, including FAR, DFAR, and NFS (NASA).
• Proficiency in contract management software and Google/Microsoft Office Suites.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Contract Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) or Proposal Management.
• Experience in space-based business models, specifically supporting geospatial or satellite remote sensing customers.
• Experience with government contracting and managing complex enterprise-level proposals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off, holidays, and volunteering time off.
• 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Home office, phone, and internet reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Equity options.

About the Company

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. We are both a space company and a data company, delivering an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to help solve the world's toughest obstacles.