Venus Aerospace

Venus Aerospace

Contracts Specialist

Houston, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 55 days ago
Business DevelopmentSupply ChainLogisticsContract ManagementCommunication

About the role

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial and government‑adjacent agreements, including NDAs, purchase orders, teaming agreements, consulting agreements, and subcontracts.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, particularly in government‑facing environments (e.g., FAR/DFARS‑related frameworks).
  • Provide guidance to internal teams regarding contract interpretation, obligations, and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

  • With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications.
  • Manage all legal contract lifecycle management (CLM), including amendments, renewals, change orders, and close‑out activities.
  • Maintain organized contract files and support configuration management processes for contract‑related documentation.
  • Support development and continuous improvement of contract templates, playbooks, checklists, and workflows.
  • Partner with Finance, Operations, and Program Managers to ensure contract deliverables, reporting obligations, and milestones are properly understood and tracked.
  • You will work closely with Finance, Operations, Business Development, and Engineering teams to manage the full lifecycle of complex contracts that touch federal agencies, defense primes, and other highly regulated stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience working with commercial contracts in a government‑facing or government‑adjacent environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise with common contracting frameworks, including familiarity with FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, or similar regulatory structures.

Nice to have

  • Houston, TX is preferred
  • Periodic travel may be required based on business needs.
  • ITAR Requirements
  • This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls.
  • Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
  • You can learn more about ITAR here.
  • Venus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans.
  • Messages will be returned within five business days.

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort working cross‑functionally.

Benefits

  • Venus Aerospace employee benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits, including dental and vision.
  • We have a flex-Friday flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and receive professional development opportunities.
  • Messages or any other purposes, such as following up on an application, third party staffing agencies, website technical issues, or any other issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

Company info

  • Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion. With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications. We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight. Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace. At Venus, we're looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion.
  • The Role: Contracts Specialist
  • Venus Aerospace is seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our Legal team and support a broad range of commercial and government contracting activities, with a strong emphasis on government‑facing and government‑adjacent agreements. This is not an attorney role but is ideal for a seasoned contracts professional with deep experience in the defense, aerospace, or other regulated industries where U.S. Government contracting frameworks are central.
  • In this role, you will report to the General Counsel. You will work closely with Finance, Operations, Business Development, and Engineering teams to manage the full lifecycle of complex contracts that touch federal agencies, defense primes, and other highly regulated stakeholders.
  • Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion.
  • We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight.
  • Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace.
  • At Venus, we're looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion.
  • Venus Aerospace is seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our Legal team and support a broad range of commercial and government contracting activities, with a strong emphasis on government‑facing and government‑adjacent agreements.
  • This is not an attorney role but is ideal for a seasoned contracts professional with deep experience in the defense, aerospace, or other regulated industries where U.S. Government contracting frameworks are central.
  • In this role, you will report to the General Counsel.
  • What You'll Get To Do

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans.
  • Equal Opportunity Employment Policy, please visit our EEOP page.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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