The future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

The Senior Contracts Manager will serve as the company’s lead contracts professional and primary business partner for all contractual matters. This is a highly visible role with significant ownership and influence across the organization. This role is a part of the Legal Department and reports to the General Counsel.

As Ursa Major continues its rapid growth, this individual will play a critical role in establishing, scaling, and maturing the contracts function, developing the processes, tools, templates, and governance needed to support a world-class aerospace and defense organization. S. Government, commercial, international, and strategic partnership agreements while working closely with Executive Leadership, Business Development, Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance risk mitigation with business objectives while helping build the infrastructure necessary to support Ursa Major’s next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Management Lead full lifecycle contract management activities including pursuit, capture, proposal review, negotiation, award, administration, modification, performance management, and closeout. Review solicitations, RFPs, RFQs, Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, cooperative agreements, and commercial opportunities to identify contractual and compliance risks.

Requirements

, and audit readiness. Government Contracting & Compliance Serve as a subject matter expert on FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency supplements.

, flow-downs, and compliance matters.

including: Cost Reimbursement contracts Firm Fixed Price contracts (FFP) Time & Materials contracts (T&M) IDIQ contracts OTAs Government property

Intellectual property provisions Data rights Export control

Partner with Legal and Trade Compliance teams to ensure adherence to ITAR, EAR, and other applicable regulations. S. Government customers, prime contractors, commercial customers, and strategic partners.

Conduct contractual risk assessments and develop negotiation strategies that protect Ursa Major’s interests while enabling business growth. Identify, interpret, and resolve contract formation, administration, and performance issues. Advise leadership on contractual risk exposure, claims, disputes, and mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of progressively responsible contracts management experience within aerospace, defense, government contracting, or related industries. S. Government and commercial contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle.

Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government contracting regulations. Experience supporting both prime contract and subcontract activities. Experience negotiating intellectual property rights, including under government contracts.

Strong experience negotiating and administering FFP, Cost Reimbursement, T&M, IDIQ, and OTA agreements.