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Varda Space Industries

Senior Contracts Specialist

Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $155,000 - $175,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Varda Space Industries's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
81% of Varda Space Industries's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Varda Space Industries
high
85 stale, 0 reposted of 86 open
Hiring momentum
215 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Varda Space Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Varda Space Industries.

About this role

As a Senior Contracts Specialist at Varda, you will negotiate complex agreements related to innovative projects in the commercial space industry. Your role involves managing the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and collaborating with various teams to support mission management and operations. This position requires a detail-oriented approach to facilitate contract negotiations and maintain positive relationships with customers.

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5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • BA/BS degree in law, business, finance or a related discipline
  • 4-6 years of hands-on contract management experience with emphasis on government contracts
  • Experience with government contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements
  • Working knowledge of government contract compliance requirements under the FAR, DFARS, and NASA FAR Supplement (NFS)
  • Experience negotiating non-disclosure agreements
  • Demonstrated ability to construct and deliver persuasive written and verbal arguments in a negotiation setting

Nice to have

  • Active Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance
  • Experience structuring or executing commercial agreements in a dual-use or regulated technology environment
  • Direct hands-on experience in spacecraft integration, satellite manufacturing, or GMP/regulated pharmaceutical production environments

What you get

  • Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
  • 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
  • Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
  • $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
  • 12 weeks of parental leave
  • Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic

Worth weighing

  • 100% onsite work may limit flexibility
  • Role involves managing compliance with complex government regulations which can be challenging
  • No mention of remote work or hybrid options
  • The position requires a Top Secret clearance which may be a barrier for some candidates

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Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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