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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Planet's roles stay open a median of 70 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Planet's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Planet
- high 124 stale, 12 reposted of 127 open
- Hiring momentum
- 156 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 Planet's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Planet.
About this role
The Senior Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of sales-side contracts and supplier subcontracts, including negotiation, drafting, execution, and closeout. This role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal requirements and customer specifications, while also tracking deliverables and managing contract disputes. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office work three days a week in either Arlington, VA or San Francisco, CA.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Planet as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years of experience in proposals, contract, and subcontract management
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field
- Deep knowledge of US and international procurement regulations (including FAR, DFAR and NFS (NASA))
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in contract management software and Google and Microsoft Office Suites
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- Certification in Contract Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) or Proposal Management
- Experience in Space based business models, specifically familiarity with and/or experience supporting geospatial, commercial space, and/or satellite remote sensing customers and products
- Experience with government contracting including through the GSA
- Experience managing complex government, academic, and/or enterprise level proposals and use cases
What you get
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
Worth weighing
- Domestic and/or International Travel is required 1-2x/year
- This is a full-time, hybrid role which requires in-office work 3 days per week
- No specific salary listed, but a range is provided for San Francisco
- Role involves managing multiple contracts and requires strong organizational skills
Summarised from Planet's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Planet on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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