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Contract Administrator - Defense (AERO)

Chaos · El Segundo, California, United States · On-site

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About Chaos

CHAOS Industries builds a multi-product portfolio powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN TM), giving military, commercial, and border teams the ultimate advantage: domain dominance. Backed by Accel and NEA.

About the role

The Contract Administrator will manage the full contract lifecycle for the Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) program, supporting a portfolio that includes U.S. government (DoW) prime and subcontracts as well as potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracts with international customers. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, contract management, or related field
  • Minimum 10 years of contract administration experience within the defense/aerospace industry, including direct experience with U.S. government contracts (FAR/DFARS)
  • Working knowledge of various contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ) and their administration requirements
  • Familiarity with export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) as they apply to contract structuring and performance
  • Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex contractual terms and flag risk
  • Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case administration, Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs), or Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) international agreements
More about this role

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

The Contract Administrator will manage the full contract lifecycle for the Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) program, supporting a portfolio that includes U.S. government (DoW) prime and subcontracts as well as potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracts with international customers. This role serves as the primary contracts point of contact for assigned programs, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation...

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