Enter a job title or keyword
Senior Associate, Government Contracts
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 225000 - 260000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Department:
Job Summary
As Senior Associate Government Contracts at Impulse you will serve as our in-house subject-matter expert on government contracting providing strategic legal counsel across the full lifecycle of U.S. government and defense programs. This is a senior high-impact role for a seasoned government contracts attorney who thrives with autonomy advising executives negotiating complex agreements managing compliance obligations and helping a fast-moving commercial space company operate effectively in a highly regulated market. You will play a central role in shaping how Impulse engages with government customers and defense prime contractors balancing risk management with the speed of execution our business demands.
NOTE: This position is on-site (either Redondo Beach or Washington DC)
NOTE: This position is on-site (either Redondo Beach or Washington DC)
Responsibilities
- Serve as legal advisor on U.S. government contracts and subcontracts including prime and subcontractor relationships
- Advise on FAR DFARS and related agency regulations including clause applicability and flow-down requirements
- Partner with Business Development Program Management Finance and Operations on government-related pursuits contract negotiations execution and longterm compliance
- Review negotiate and support: government contracts and task orders; subcontracts with defense primes and government suppliers; teaming agreements CRADAs and other collaboration agreements
- Provide guidance on compliance topics including cost accounting audits data rights cybersecurity obligations and procurement integrity
- Support internal stakeholders on contract performance issues modifications claims disputes and terminations
- Develop scalable processes templates and training related to government contracting compliance
- Collaborate with Business Development Legal and Compliance teams to ensure systems support regulatory requirements
- Retain and manage outside counsel and consultants (and associated budgets) as needed for specialized government contracting matters
Minimum Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar membership
- 10 years of government contracts law experience in a law firm and/or in-house
- Comprehensive knowledge of FAR/DFARS and foundational government contracting principles
- Sound business judgment and the ability to draft contract language provide practical risk-based guidance and navigate novel legal questions with clarity
- Strong communicator with the presence and confidence to engage senior leadership and external counterparts
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced high-growth environments where priorities shift and self-direction is essential
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Previous working experience at a law firm
- 5 years of demonstrated law experience supporting defense aerospace or national security programs
- Familiarity advising across both the prime contract and subcontract levels
- Demonstrated background with commercial space launch vehicles or in-space transportation
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
