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Contracts Administrator

Turion Space

Irvine, CA, USA

USD 80k-120k / year + Equity

Posted on Jun 8, 2025

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Turion Space is building spacecraft for national security and in-space operations. From debris removal to space domain awareness to building a more secure space economy, we are a team focused on getting real hardware to orbit fast and scaling capability.

As we grow, we’re looking for a Contracts Administrator to help us manage contracts and compliance as we scale programs and government work. You will work closely with our Legal, Program, Engineering, and Finance teams to ensure that contract terms are understood, risks are managed, and operations remain compliant.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable with complex regulations, and energized by supporting a fast-paced hardware and space environment. You’ll have opportunities to help shape new processes and directly support business growth.

Department: Business Development / Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Irvine, California
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $80,000 - $120,000 / year
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Key Responsibilities

Contracts Management & Compliance

Support contract negotiation, review, and administration in partnership with Legal and functional teams
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (FAR, DFARS, EAR, ITAR, and others)
Act as primary point of contact for pre-contract and active contract administration activities Monitor performance and compliance of active contracts and long-term agreements

Analysis & Documentation

Analyze contractual obligations and provide clear summaries and guidance to internal stakeholders
Assess contract modifications and recommend risk mitigation strategies
Coordinate flow-down of terms and conditions to key functions (Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and others)
Maintain organized and comprehensive contract files (originals, amendments, correspondence, etc.)

Business Operations Support

Support general business operations and cross-functional process improvements as needed
Contribute to the development of scalable processes to support growing contract and compliance needs

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field
2 years of experience in contract management, contract administration, or procurement
Working knowledge of contract law, contract management principles, and best practices
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
The ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments
Familiarity with federal acquisition processes and government contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS, flow-down terms, etc.)
Understanding of export control regulations (EAR, ITAR)
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects without sacrificing quality
Experience working in a startup or dynamic high-growth company
Adaptable and comfortable working beyond a narrowly defined role 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

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
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.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

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.

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 and DROID.002 in March 2025. DROID.003 is scheduled for launch in the spring of 2026.

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