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Director of Legal, Government Contracts

Hawthorne, CAFull-time2026-09-30 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens only

Core

Lead a team of government contract professionals and manage critical government contracts for SpaceX, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations.

Role type

Director of Legal, Government Contracts

Builds

Prime and subcontract agreements with government agencies (NASA, DoW, FAA)

Domain

Aerospace & Defense Government Contracting

Required skills

Government contract lifecycle management, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), team leadership, risk assessment, negotiation, compliance monitoring

Preferred skills

CPCM or CFCM certification, classified contract experience, security clearance maintenance, complex legal issue resolution

Technologies

FAR, DFAR, NFS, OTAs

Responsibilities

Lead a team of government contract professionals, manage prime and subcontract negotiations, oversee proposal development and cost analysis, monitor federal law changes, serve as primary contact for contracting officers, prepare compliance reports

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & hands-on management