Contracts Manager

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

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, OH. 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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