Darpa Program Manager Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

About us

We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors.

• This is more than a job, it’s a mission

  We are making space universally accessible and redefining what's possible.

• We get things done

  We take ownership of what we do and we work hard to make a difference.

• We are fearless

  Transparency is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on.

• We learn from our mistakes

  We deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals. We compare with the best version of ourselves

What is the role?
As a a highly skilled Contracts Manager with deep expertise in the space sector for both U.S. government and commercial contracting you will lead the execution and management of complex contractual relationships across a portfolio of programs, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, alignment with mission goals, and timely contract completion. You will coordinate between internal teams and external stakeholders, especially with legal and contracting counterparts from agencies such as NASA, DoD, and commercial space companies. You will also be responsible for driving contracts to successful completion. This role is part of our Legal team.
Some of your daily tasks will include:

• Experience with commercial contracting and international trade contracts
• Deep understanding of contractual, business and commercial risks
• Own the end-to-end contracting process for government and commercial space projects, from RFP reviews and proposal development to contract execution alongside the Legal team
• Management the entire contract lifecycle of commercial agreements executed by the company, including federal contracts, subcontracts, procurement contracts for satellites and space services,
  master service agreements, and licensing agreements
• Provide high quality advice and support of the Legal and business units during the negotiation, drafting and ongoing management of contracts
• Effectively managing commercial risks and issues
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, applicable U.S. Government contracting regulations, including FAR, DFARS, US export controls, and relevant agency - specific requirements
• Coordinate with compliance and export control teams to ensure contract terms align with licensing and regulatory frameworks
• Act as the primary point of contact for contract matters and communicate contractual obligations and contract change requests between internal stakeholders and external parties
• Collaborate with Legal, finance, business units and program management teams to track contract milestones and deliverables
• Proactively identify contract risks and mitigation strategies, including limitations of liability, indemnities, IP ownership, and flow-down clauses, coordinate with Legal unit and ensure company applies mitigation measures
• Develop internal tools, templates, and processes to improve contract efficiency and consistency
• Maintain organized contract records and support audits, reviews, and regulatory inquiries
• Working alongside the Legal team and coordinating between various stakeholders, including finance, business and engineering units.
• Drive process efficiency to current tasks and seek innovative ways to improve performance of the team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• 5–10+ years of experience in contracts management, with a minimum of 3 years focused on aerospace, space, or defense contracting
• Deep familiarity with FAR/DFARS, agency-specific procurement frameworks (NASA, DoD, AFRL, DARPA), and commercial contracting in the space domain
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex, high-value contracts
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experienced with ITAR/EAR export compliance regulations
• Based in the Denver area or willing to relocate

What do we offer?

• Health insurance coverage
• Matching 401k plan
• Generous team performance-based bonus
• Collaboration with EnduroSat offices in Europe

Salary range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year. The state of Colorado requires listing salary details. The salary will likely be within this range although it may differ based on experience level or other factors.

We hope you are as excited about the future of space technology as we are. We look forward to hearing from you!

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