Contracts Specialist (Remote/Hybrid as needed)

Summary
Position Title: Contracts Specialist (Remote/Hybrid as needed)
Requisition ID: TA223
Location(s): Hybrid; Prefer Northern VA or Denver Metro Area
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026

Job Description
Trusted Space is seeking a Contracts Specialist to assist with legal agreements, including but not limited to prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, representations and certifications, procurement / vendor agreements, product licenses, patents, intellectual property assertions with legal experience and knowledge. Reporting to the Trusted Space Director of Contracts, the Contracts Specialist will contribute and assist the Business Development Proposal Team and Program Execution Team, ensuring contractual obligations are met by the company and adhering to policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation, review, modification, and execution of contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documents
• Negotiate with internal and external parties on contract terms and conditions
• Track on-time completion of all contract deliverables
• Support the Business Development function in proposal reviews, offering expertise in proposal contract compliance
  • Offer guidance and prioritization assistance in contract activities supporting net new business.
• Assist with legal review of company policies, procedures, and agreements
• Assist and support with legal expertise of intellectual property and patent agreements including but not limited to: license agreements (product, software, intellectual property)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or legal discipline. Experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience in contracts and subcontracts administration in the aerospace and defense industry sector
• 5+ years of legal experience and knowledge of license agreements, patents, trademarks, and intellectual property
• Familiar with various government contract types terms and conditions (e.g.: CPFF, CPIF, FFP, FPLOE, T&M)
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses including mandatory subcontract flow down provisions
• Experience with the creation, review, and execution of teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, license agreement and other legal documents
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and operate in a collaborative, fast-paced, process oriented, attention to details, and deadline-driven work environment
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse and distributed teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Active U.S. Government TS/SCI Security Clearance

Desired Skills

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of government contracting processes and procedures
• 7+ years of experience in government contracts/subcontracts administration
• Located in and around the Northern Virginia area

Compensation
The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $115,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLC considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Benefits
Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our Agile & Innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

About Trusted Space
Trusted Space is the premier provider of trusted autonomy and battlespace management software solutions enabling machine speed sensing, sense making, decision making, and acting for critical space and intelligence missions. Our portfolio includes trusted autonomy software products, real-time image processing capabilities, advanced space mission engineering services, and space operations & training solutions. We empower government and commercial customers to achieve mission superiority in space reconnaissance & surveillance, dynamic space operations, space-based ISR, and ground/command & control (C2) systems.

Rooted in our adherence to the Golden Rule – to treat others as we want to be treated – Trusted Space fosters a culture of innovation, mission-focus, agility, and technical excellence. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world-class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all we do. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers to provide solutions to their most difficult national security and intelligence challenges.

Trusted Space, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.

DISCLAIMER: Trusted Space, LLC only uses the respective domains of trustedspace.com and trustedspace.us for official contact and any other domains are likely a scam and do not originate from our company. Trusted Space will never ask a candidate for access or pass codes to personal accounts including e-mails, bank accounts, CashApp, Paypal, Venmo, etc.