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Government Contracts Manager

Astranis· Operations
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San Francisco$115k - $160kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Role on a lean legal team supporting multiple business functions, with primary responsibility for US government program contract administration, regulatory strategy, and compliance in the civil space sector.

Responsibilities

  • Support Astranis's compliance activities, including collaboration with internal teams and external consultants, and ownership of relevant document production and execution
  • Manage USG contract administration, coordinating with Legal to ensure compliance with FAR clauses, representations and certificates, and proposal submittal requirements
  • Support monitoring of and engagement with administrative proceedings across USG and other government agencies
  • Execute policy and regulatory strategies in support of Astranis business priorities

Qualifications

  • B.S./B.A., J.D. is a plus but not required
  • Working knowledge of civil space organizations and programs
  • Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation and USG contract structures
  • Working knowledge of government regulatory structures for commercial space industry
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Skills

Required:ComplianceUSG contract administrationFAR knowledgeCommunication (oral and written)

Benefits

  • equity included in compensation
  • high-quality company-subsidized healthcare
  • disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement planning
  • flexible PTO
  • free on-site catered meals
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Astranis

Advanced satellites for high orbits.

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock, and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

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