Government Contracts Lead

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Cincinnati, Ohio facility.

The Lead, Government Contracts role is responsible for managing and overseeing complex U.S. Government Prime contracts and subcontracts in support of aerospace and defense programs and also some commercial contracts. This role serves as a subject-matter expert on FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements, providing strategic guidance to program management, pricing, supply chain, and senior leadership throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Lead complex negotiations and develop contract management strategies to mitigate risk.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory clauses including TINA, CAS, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data, cybersecurity, and export controls.
• Act as primary contracts interface for assigned programs and customers and support change management including equitable adjustments, REAs, claims, and modifications.
• Provide direction to team members to address and influence major contractual and business issues encountered in the proposal and execution of contracts of all types and complexity.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to program managers on contractual obligations, scope changes, and performance risks.
• Be innovative to develop solutions to complex contracting issues while ensuring solutions are consistent with organization strategic and operational objectives.
• Support internal audits, DCAA/DCMA interactions, and corrective action plans.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 8 years prior related experience or Juris Doctorate with a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and U.S. Government contracting practices.
• Experience with fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and incentive-based contract structures.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating directly with U.S. Government customers or prime contractors.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to fulfill obligations and commitments.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting classified or export-controlled programs (ITAR/EAR).
• Familiarity with OTAs, CRADAs, and other non-FAR agreements.
• NCMA certification (CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM).

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible, and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.