Senior Contracts Manager

About Epirus 

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined high energy microwave c-UAS system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.  

Job Summary:  

This is an exciting role at an innovative, late-stage start up company. The ideal candidate for the position is someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment with broad discretion to solve problems.  Requires experience negotiating and managing defense and commercial contracts from proposal, through negotiation and administration, to close-out.  It also requires leadership and the desire to oversee the contract compliance program. 

In this role, you will be a senior leader within the Legal and Compliance team and report to the General Counsel. 

 Responsibilities:  

• Lead the Contracts team, which includes 2-3 direct reports. 

• Oversee the full contract lifecycle for defense and commercial agreements, from proposal and flow down review, through contract execution, invoicing, and final closeout. 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and defense agreements, with customers, suppliers, consultants, and other parties. 

• Ensure appropriate IP and data rights terms in government and prime contractor contracts; provide guidance on correct data rights markings, required invention disclosures, and patent filing timelines to preserve maximum patent rights. 

• Maintain the company’s agreement repository and dashboard and manage contract request workflows through the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system. 

• Manage the entry of executed contracts and sales orders into Oracle ERP system accurately and in accordance with internal procedures. 

• Lead the contract compliance program to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements, including applicable laws and regulations, delivery schedules, payment terms, funding changes, time extensions, and government property obligations. 

• Develop, implement, and maintain contracting policies, procedures, and process improvements to support compliant and efficient contract management. 

• Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from and accredited university in a relevant major 

• 5-8 years experience in space, aerospace, or defense industry, in a similar or related role 

• Advanced knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, FAR 15, and FAR 12 contracting, firm-fixed price and cost-reimbursable contracts 

• Strong knowledge of commercial contract terms and conditions 

• Basic familiarity with U.S. Government export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) 

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance  

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization 

• Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment  

• NCMA or WCCA certification is a plus 

• Experience with Oracle ERP, Docusign, Jira, and CLM tools, such as LinkSquares, is a plus  

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:  

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.   

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.