Position:

Contracts Specialist, Sr. Lead

14399 Penrose Place

Suite 200

Chantilly, VA

Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity's presence in space. Summary

We're seeking an energetic and adaptable Contracts Specialist, Sr. Lead to support a growing portfolio of U.S. Government, Commercial Aerospace, and international customer proposal pursuits. This role is well‑suited for a contracts professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is ready to contribute across proposal development, contract review, change management, negotiations support, and customer engagement.

As part of a publicly traded company, you will also help navigate periodic peak workload cycles, especially around quarter‑end closeout and reporting periods. You'll collaborate with program, engineering, finance, supply chain, and senior contracts staff to support compliant, competitive proposals and administer a diverse array of domestic and international contracts.

Responsibilities

Support proposal efforts for U.S. Government, Commercial Aerospace, and international customers by reviewing RFP requirements, gathering inputs, and preparing contract‑related proposal content.

Assist in developing RFPs for suppliers and subcontractors, coordinating requirements, and supporting evaluation activities when needed.

Contribute to negotiation preparation and assist in customer or supplier discussions under guidance from senior personnel.

Support contract change management, including drafting and helping develop persuasive justifications for contract modifications, requests for equitable adjustments, and other change actions.

Assist in reviewing, NDA's, teaming agreements, proposals, terms and conditions, and contract documents—including changes and amendments.

Prepare summaries of key risks, assumptions, and contractual considerations for program and leadership teams for proposal gate reviews.

Process and track contract documents, deliverables, funding actions, and correspondence using contract management tools and CDRL systems.

Monitor contract compliance and support the preparation of required contractual deliverables.

Maintain strong, professional communication with internal stakeholders, domestic and international customers, and suppliers.

Ideal Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered

10+ years of experience in contracts, subcontracts, supply chain, proposal support, or relevant business roles

Experience supporting the review and management of contract or proposal documentation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to operate effectively in high‑tempo, deadline‑driven environments with occasional quarter‑end surge activity

Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with document/data management tools

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Some travel may be required (10-15%) to company and customer sites.

Desired Skills

Familiarity with Government or Commercial contracting practices, particularly within Aerospace/Defense

Exposure to international contracting considerations

Basic understanding of

ITAR/EAR

export regulations

Experience with ERP systems such as Cost Point, Salesforce CLM tools, AI platforms or government portals (PIEE, SAM.gov)

Salary Range:

$135,000 - $175,000/ year Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence. Don't meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you're excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Redwire is an ; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here

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