Contracts Manager
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril is the world’s fastest-growing defense
technology company, bringing Silicon Valley talent and funding to
the defense and security sectors. Our technology helps the United
States and its allies solve their hardest national security
challenges by enabling operators to make better, more informed
decisions in life-and-death situations. We have assembled a diverse
team of experts in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor
fusion, optics, and data analysis that are creating software and
hardware solutions to radically evolve the capabilities of the
United States, our allies, and commercial customers. If you are
passionate about solving problems that have a real impact, come
join Anduril and build the future of defense. A critical part of
the Anduril team is its Contracts Managers, who play a crucial role
in program success. They interface daily with a motivated team of
program leadership, functional leadership, and customers in
fast-paced environments. ABOUT THE JOB Anduril is seeking a
talented Contracts Manager to support a variety of DoD,
International, and Commercial contracts and programs. In this role,
you will oversee the full contract lifecycle for Anduril's
government and commercial contracts, ensuring compliance,
minimizing risk, and optimizing contract performance. The ideal
candidate will combine deep knowledge of commercial and defense
contracting with strong negotiation skills and a passion for
supporting national security through technological innovation. The
position will be responsible for providing contract support for
various CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ Government (FAR/DFARS) contracts,
Other Transaction Agreements, and commercial contracts. Support of
these contracts will involve proposal support, contract
negotiation, contract compliance, contract management, contract
modifications, and contract close-out. This role works closely with
the legal and proposal teams as well as across the spectrum of
Anduril’s accounting, business operations, program, and engineering
teams. WHAT YOU WILL DO Execute contract management throughout the
life of each contract. Complete contract review and acceptance.
Oversee and prepare contract proposal planning and management and
support preparation of proposals. Ensure compliance with government
regulations, legal requirements, and company policies. Assist in
identification, development, and implementation of new contract
policies and processes. Maintain comprehensive contract
documentation and compliance records. Provide contract summaries
and ensure contract execution in accordance with government and
company requirements. Provide program managers and executives with
contract briefs during the life of contracts. Provide guidance on
FAR/DFARS requirements and other regulatory considerations.
Cultivate strong, ongoing relationships with internal/external
customers. Provide contractual guidance and risk mitigation
strategies for contractual and business obligations. Negotiate
complex contractual terms with federal agencies, prime contractors,
and subcontractors. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in
business administration, government, or a related field. Experience
with full life cycle contract management for CPFF, FFP, and T&M
government and commercial contracts. A strong working knowledge of
US Government contracting including FAR/DFARS experience. Excellent
verbal and written communication skills Exceptional analytical and
problem-solving abilities. You are highly respected amongst your
peers and/or counterparts and known as someone who gets things
done. U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to
access export-controlled data. Ability to obtain and maintain a
security clearance. Location: Based in Costa Mesa, CA, Washington,
DC, Lexington, MA, or Ashville. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience
with U.S. DoD major weapons platforms. NCMA Certifications
including but not limited to CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM. Graduate degree
in business, law, government, or a related field. Experience with
Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), FAR cost allowability rules, and
Certified Cost or Pricing Data Proposals. Secret or Top Secret
Clearance. US Salary Range $129,000 - $171,000 USD The salary range
for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation
factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may
vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education
and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of
full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total
compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier
benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US
Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to
no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical
insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer
an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you
and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection :
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday
hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care
for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own
medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for
fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and
gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your
partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access
free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life
coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and
financial support, are also available. Professional Development:
Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter
Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and
after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan
with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter
assigned to this role can share more information about the specific
compensation and benefit details associated with this role during
the hiring process. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent
acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've
observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes
where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job
seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often
attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To
ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with
confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No
Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand
personal financial details (such as banking information, credit
card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our
hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for
candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from
Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it
will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If
contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email
will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious
activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out
to contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution with Unsolicited
Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious,
contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not
engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com
before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any
questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril,
please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your
proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal
information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our
recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data
privacy policy, please visit
https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .
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