Contracts Manager

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA · Washington, DC · Lexington, MA · Ashville, OH
Salary: $99,000–$130,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k

This role $114k

$87k most similar roles pay here $215k

This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $145,862–$202,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Contracts Manager

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The Contracts Manager role is part of a dynamic team within a leading defense contractor, targeting a mid-level professional with significant experience in managing complex contracts. This position involves overseeing the negotiation and administration of contracts for major U.S. DoD weapons platforms, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in contract law, procurement processes, and risk management, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and specialized software like Oracle or SAP. Experience in the defense industry is highly preferred, particularly with knowledge of U.S. government contracting regulations and DoD acquisition policies.

Skills

US DoD AWS Kubernetes Terraform Python Go Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL GitLab Jenkins Ansible Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Manage and negotiate contracts for U.S. DoD major weapons platforms.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies in contract management.
Analyze financial data to assess risks and opportunities in contractual agreements.
Develop strategies to optimize contract performance and cost efficiency.
Coordinate with legal teams to resolve contract disputes and issues promptly.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business, law, or engineering.
5+ years of experience managing contracts and procurement processes.
Strong understanding of federal acquisition regulations and DoD contracting rules.
Excellent communication skills for negotiating with vendors and stakeholders.
Experience with U.S. Department of Defense major weapons platforms preferred.
Proficient in contract management software and tools.

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