As Contract Administrator, you will manage and oversee contract operations while fostering compliance and cross-functional collaboration. This role requires expertise in contract administration, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to drive successful contract lifecycle management. As part of a dynamic startup environment, you will also have opportunities to contribute to broader business operations and help shape developing processes.

Department: Business Development / Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Irvine, California
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000 / year
Reporting To: Ravina Gogna

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management & Compliance:
- Work on contract negotiation, review, and administration with the Legal team and other functions.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements including but not limited to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements (DFARs), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
- Serve as the point-of-contact for pre-contract and active contract activities.
- Monitor the performance of long-term contracts and agreements.
Analysis & Documentation:
- Analyze contractual obligations and prepare concise summaries for internal stakeholders.
- Assess impact of contract modifications and develop risk mitigation recommendations.
- Coordinate flow-downs of terms and conditions with all functional departments including program management, engineering, and finance.
- Maintain comprehensive contract files including original documents, correspondence, amendments, and clarifications.
Business Operations Support:
- Assist with general business operations and administrative tasks as needed.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new processes and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related discipline.
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in contract management or procurement
Proven knowledge of contract law, contract management principles, and industry best practices
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

Background in aerospace, defense, or government contracting environment.
Working knowledge of federal acquisition process, government contracting principles and regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, contract-specific flow-downs, etc.)
Understanding of export control regulations, such as Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing quality or timeliness.
Experience working in a start-up.
Adaptability and willingness to work outside of defined role parameters as business needs evolve.

ITAR Requirements:

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
Diverse and Inclusive Culture: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to support a welcoming and equitable work environment.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.

About Turion Space

Turion Space was founded with the vision of propelling humanity toward an interplanetary future. To realize this vision, we are developing cutting-edge spacecraft focused on space transport, orbital debris removal, and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) to ensure ongoing value creation. Our mission centers on advancing spacecraft for low-earth orbit (LEO) and enhancing SDA, which are essential for both current space operations and future interplanetary exploration. By prioritizing high delta-V per dollar, we aim to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness in space transportation. We successfully launched our DROID.001 satellite in June 2023, with DROID.002 and DROID.003 scheduled for 2025.

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