Senior Contracts Manager

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Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Contracts Manager to join our Global Commercial Legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for both managing and supporting the full lifecycle of sales-side contracts and supplier subcontracts, from negotiation and drafting to execution and closeout. This role requires solid analytical skills, excellent communication, and a thorough understanding of contract law and regulations. Domestic and/or International Travel is required 1-2x/year.

This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our Arlington, VA or San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Impact You'll Own:

Establish and grow this new role on the Proposals Team in close collaboration with the Director of Global Proposals and USG Contracts.

Own end-to-end proposal management to contract execution and compliance management. Manage multiple contracts acting as a point of contact for contractual matters, liaising with internal stakeholders (e.g., project managers, legal, finance) and external parties (e.g., clients, subcontractors).

Communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and flowed through to the execution team and to external suppliers in coordination with Supply Chain in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

Coordinate with stakeholders to track deliverables including subcontractor performance.

Support front-end assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer relationship management within company policies (including adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements), acquisition regulations, and customer requirements/specifications.

Work with internal SMEs to update and maintain proposal content and contract management repositories.

Coordinate with various state, local, federal, and international government agencies to obtain documentation required for proposals, vendor registrations, and contract closures.

Identify potential contractual risks.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records and documentation to include maintenance of the contract clause matrix.

Assist in the resolution of contract disputes and claims.

Manage end-to-end contract activities including managing proposals, then, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and client specifications.

Provide guidance to management and executives about fulfillment metrics and suggested action..

Stay informed about industry best practices, legal developments, and regulatory changes affecting contract management.

What You Bring:

10+ years of experience in proposals, contract, and subcontract management.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.

Deep knowledge of US and international procurement regulations (including FAR, DFAR and NFS (NASA)), and standard contractual terms and conditions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in contract management software and Google and Microsoft Office Suites.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Ability to research and effectively solve problems, effectively collaborate and lead acquisition teams, develop negotiation positions and ensure proper hand-offs with the execution teams

Experience preparing training materials for team members and internal clients.

Experience providing mentorship or leadership to junior employees.

What Makes You Stand Out:

Certification in Contract Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) or Proposal Management.

Experience in Space based business models, specifically familiarity with and/or experience supporting geospatial, commercial space, and/or satellite remote sensing customers and products.

Experience with government contracting including through the GSA.

Experience managing complex government, academic, and/or enterprise level proposals and use cases.

Application Deadline:

September 24, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)

EAR/ITAR Requirements:

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution

Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off

16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Home Office Reimbursement

Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning

Equity

Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)

Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

US National Salary Range

$127,000 — $158,700 USD

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• We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated