Director, Government Contracts

HADRIAN - MANUFACTURING THE FUTURE

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost.

Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built.

Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we’re building the future of American manufacturing - and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.

If you’re ready to take on the most challenging and rewarding work of your career while helping create American manufacturing jobs for generations to come, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

THE ROLE:

Hadrian is seeking a Director, Government Contracts to support DoD, prime, and sub-contracts and programs. In this role, you will report to the VP, Federal and partner closely with the Federal team to draft and negotiate contracts to execution and systematize and operationalize compliance after execution. Among other things, you will drive identifying and advocating for the optimal contract vehicle, and negotiating pricing, schedule, terms, deliverables, and FAR/DFARS obligations, as applicable, and help identify and roll out the appropriate systems architecture and controls to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will combine deep knowledge of government contracting with strong negotiation skills, knowledge of and experience in moving contracts through government agencies, familiarity with government contracting obligations/compliance, and a passion for supporting national security through technological innovation.

The position will be responsible for driving negotiation and execution of CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ Government (FAR/DFARS) contracts, Other Transaction Agreements, and prime subcontracts. Responsibilities will also involve proposal support, contract negotiation, contract compliance, contract modifications, and contract close-out.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Serve as the primary contracts lead for assigned government programs, interfacing directly with Contracting Officers, prime contractors, and program offices.
• Own contract formation end to end including draft, structure, and negotiate directly, exercising independent judgment on positions and concessions.
• Review and negotiate prime contract flow-downs, ensuring FAR/DFARS clauses are applicable and correctly applied to Hadrian's position in the supply chain.
• Manage contract modifications, funding actions, scope changes, and period-of-performance extensions, and oversee CDRLs and government reporting requirements.
• Advise program and executive leadership on contractual risk, compliance obligations, and business considerations.
• Design and stand up the government contracts function including policies, processes, templates, systems, and internal controls.
• Interpret and administer contracts, task orders, and modifications across a range of instruments, including FFP, cost-reimbursable, T&M, IDIQ, BOAs, and Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).
• Coordinate export-control requirements (ITAR/EAR) and required authorizations with Trade Compliance and Legal.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 10+ years of government contracts or acquisition experience;
• Strong working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS across the full contract lifecycle (proposal, administration, and closeout).
• Experience across multiple contract types (FFP, cost-reimbursable, T&M, IDIQ, and OTA).
• Familiarity with CDRLs, funding modifications, data rights, and government reporting requirements.
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to make consequential contractual decisions with limited direction.

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART

• Unlimited Warrant held, DAWIA certification in Contracting, or NCMA certification (CPCM or CFCM).
• Experience as a warranted Contracting Officer or Agreements Officer.
• Experience standing up or scaling a government contracts function in a growing company.
• Experience with Other Transaction Agreements, Commercial Solutions Openings, consortium vehicles, or SBIR/STTR.
• Experience in defense technology, aerospace, naval shipbuilding, advanced hardware, or manufacturing supply to primes.
• Experience supporting startup or high-growth organizations.
• Familiarity with the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and FAR cost-allowability principles.
• Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret or Top Secret clearance

COMPENSATION

For this role, the target salary range is $208,000 - $245,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).

This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

USE OF AI IN HIRING

Hadrian uses AI-assisted tools in our recruiting and hiring processes to help our team work more efficiently. This may include tools that help organize and analyze recruiting data, as well as an AI-powered notetaker that can record and transcribe interviews and help coordinate feedback. These tools support our team and are not used to make hiring decisions. All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are performed by humans. If an interview will be recorded, you will be notified in advance and may opt out at any time with no impact on your candidacy. Candidate data processed through these tools is subject to the same protections described in our Privacy Policy https://www.hadrian.co/privacy-policy.

CONSIDERATION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY

Hadrian will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws. We do not ask about criminal history on our application, and we do not consider criminal history before making a conditional offer of employment.

HADRIAN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hadrian does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental status, physical disability or any other legally protected status. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.