--- title: 'Contracts & Subcontracts Administrator at Quindar' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/contracts-subcontracts-administrator-quindar-denver-z5pchjc07td1' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-29' --- # Contracts & Subcontracts Administrator at Quindar - **Company:** Quindar - **Location:** Denver, CO - **Compensation:** $120k–$150k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/quindar/3b4d2f13-d3b0-4150-9d9b-d77e75ad75d1 ## Job description Quindar Quindar builds modern, cloud-native satellite mission operations software with a simple mission: to operate satellites like servers. Our platform replaces fragmented, legacy ground systems with an integrated, automation-driven approach that brings modern software velocity to space operations. We're a small, fast-moving team with deep aerospace and software roots, energized by big challenges and motivated by the impact we have on real missions in this next chapter of the Space Age. If you want to work with sharp, ambitious people who push boundaries, move quickly, and are excited to take space operations to the next level, Quindar is the place to do it. ## About the Role As a Contracts & Subcontracts Administrator at Quindar, you will support the full lifecycle management of both government and commercial contracts and subcontracts. You’ll work closely with the Contracts Manager and partner with internal teams, customers, partners, and subcontractors to support contract negotiations, proposal activities, compliance, subcontract management, and contractual risk mitigation. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a broad range of agreements and transactions while taking ownership of day-to-day contract and subcontract administration. Your work will help strengthen Quindar’s contracting processes and support scalable growth across both our government and commercial business. ## What You’ll Do - Administer government and commercial contracts and subcontracts throughout the full contract lifecycle, from proposal and negotiation through performance and closeout. - Support a variety of government contract vehicles and types, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost-Reimbursement, Time & Materials (T&M), Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), IDIQs, and SBIR-related agreements. - Support the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Software and SaaS Agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), NDAs, Teaming Agreements, MOUs, and other business agreements. - Manage subcontract administration activities, including preparing and issuing RFPs/RFQs, evaluating subcontractor proposals, negotiating subcontract terms, issuing subcontracts and modifications, managing required flowdowns, and monitoring subcontractor compliance. - Support proposal activities by coordinating contractual requirements, reviewing solicitation terms, identifying required representations and certifications, and working with internal teams to develop scopes, pricing, and delivery schedules. - Review and negotiate contract and subcontract terms and modifications, identify areas of contractual risk, and escalate significant issues to the Contracts Manager. - Review agreements for compliance with applicable FAR/DFARS requirements, customer requirements, company policies, and negotiated terms. - Maintain complete and organized contract and subcontract files, including agreements, modifications, amendments, correspondence, deliverables, payment schedules, and other contractual documentation. - Track contractual obligations, deliverables, periods of performance, funding, option periods, and other key milestones. - Prepare summaries of contract requirements, obligations, status, and risks for internal stakeholders. - Support contract and subcontract closeout activities. - Provide day-to-day contractual guidance to program, technical, finance, and business development teams. - Assist in developing and improving contract administration processes, templates, trackers, and internal procedures as Quindar continues to grow. Required Qualifications - Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant contracts and/or subcontracts experience, with demonstrated experience in subcontract administration. - Bachelor’s degree in business administration, contract management, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. - Experience supporting both government and commercial contracts. - Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements and federal contracting principles. - Experience administering multiple contract types, such as FFP, Cost-Reimbursement, T&M, OTAs, IDIQs, and/or SBIR agreements. - Experience with subcontractor solicitation, negotiation, administration, flowdowns, and compliance. - Strong contract review and negotiation skills with excellent attention to detail. - Ability to manage multiple agreements, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously. - Ability to operate independently while knowing when to escalate contractual or business risks. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to clearly summarize contractual requirements, risks, and obligations. ## Preferred Qualifications - NCMA Certifications (CFCM, CPCM, CCCM) or other contract management certifications. - Experience with export controls, ITAR, or Title 50 (if your work touches sensitive/intelligence domains). - Security clearance (or ability to obtain one). - Experience with Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs). - Graduate degree in relevant field. ## ITAR REQUIREMENTS: - To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR [here](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987). ## Why you'll love working at Quindar - We work in a cutting edge industry and you will get the opportunity to be part of a small team with a large direct impact on the success of our customers’ space missions! - We take work life balance very seriously. We require employees to take 15 days off but provide unlimited PTO and follow most US federal government holidays. - Mental health is just as important as physical so we provide quarterly health & wellness benefits. - Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family with 100% coverage for employees. - We encourage employees to save for retirement and provide 4% 401(k) matching. - Annually we have a 4-day company offsite. Previous locations include San Francisco, Nashville, Denver, Santa Fe, New Orleans, San Diego, Bozeman, and New York City. - Our culture and company is evolving. You will be key in creating the next major or minor version! ## About Quindar ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Quindar provides a cloud-native, automation-first mission management platform that enables satellite operators to monitor, control, and automate spacecraft operations at scale. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage) - **Headquarters**: Arvada, Colorado, United States - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Nate Hamet (CEO), Zach Meza (Head of Engineering & Co-Founder), Shaishav Parekh (Co-Founder), Sandilya Bhagavathula (Co-Founder), David Lawrence (Co-Founder & Head of Strategy) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Space Technology / Satellite Operations / Aerospace & Defense - **Target customers**: Commercial satellite operators, government space agencies (e.g., NASA), defense organizations, and constellation operators (B2B, Enterprise, Government) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Satellites are flying servers in space, we provide the ground software to keep them up and running." The company aims to democratize space by providing the IT infrastructure for satellite operations, allowing customers to focus on their mission. ## Products & Services - **Quindar Mission Management Platform**: A cloud-hosted, one-stop-shop for spacecraft analysis, test, and operations. It provides a Common Operating Picture (COP) for multi-mission awareness, system-of-systems integration, and automation. Key features include: - **Automation-First Operations**: Allows a single engineer to operate hundreds of satellites. - **Common Operating Picture**: Unifies visibility and control across spacecraft, payloads, and ground systems. - **System-of-Systems Integration**: Integrates with existing satellite architectures (e.g., AWS, Atlas antennas, KSAT) without forcing replacement. - **Resiliency**: Adapts to disruptions across spacecraft, networks, and ground infrastructure. - **Open Architecture (MOSA)**: Built on modular, standards-based principles for vendor independence. - **Security**: Built on AWS GovCloud with FedRAMP and NIST security controls. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding of **$8.8M** across 6 rounds (Seed, Pre-Seed, Grants). Annual Revenue estimated at **$3.2M**. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - **Booz Allen Ventures** (strategic investment in July 2024) - **FUSE** (led the $6M Seed round in January 2024) - **KSAT** (Kongsberg Satellite Services) – partnership for antenna network integration - **Y Combinator** (Summer 2022 batch) - **Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)** - **Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade** - **Growth Signals**: - **Headcount**: 45 employees (+68.8% YoY growth) - **LinkedIn Followers**: 4,517 (+57% YoY) - **Active Job Postings**: 30 (+650% YoY growth in postings) - **Recent News**: Booz Allen Ventures investment (2024), $6M Seed extension (2024), partnership with KSAT (2024) - **Talent Sources**: Strong hiring from Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Sierra Space, Capella Space, and Metrea Orbital Effects. ## Competitive Advantages - **Founding Team Expertise**: Founded by six former OneWeb engineers who built the software platform operating the second-largest satellite constellation in orbit. They have deep, first-hand experience with the pain points of legacy ground systems. - **Cloud-Native & Automation-First**: Unlike legacy COTS products built 20+ years ago, Quindar is a modern, web-native SaaS platform designed for scale (hundreds of satellites per operator). - **Vendor Independence**: The platform integrates with existing hardware and software (antennas, satellites, ground systems) without requiring replacement, reducing customer lock-in and migration risk. - **Government & Defense Trust**: Already trusted by government and defense organizations, with a focus on FedRAMP and NIST security controls, positioning it well for the growing defense space market. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling the Platform**: Continuing to build out automation and AI tools for spacecraft management (e.g., AI-driven anomaly detection). - **Government & Defense Expansion**: Deepening relationships with US government and defense agencies, as evidenced by the Booz Allen investment and dedicated business development roles. - **Partnership Ecosystem**: Expanding integrations with antenna networks (KSAT, Atlas) and cloud providers (AWS) to offer a more complete, turnkey solution. - **Talent Acquisition**: Aggressively hiring across engineering, product, and business development to support rapid growth. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Mission**: A fast-paced, engineering-driven startup founded by operators who "lived the pain" of satellite operations. The mission is to democratize space and make satellite operations as reliable as cloud computing. - **Growth Trajectory**: The company is in a high-growth phase (68% headcount growth, 650% job posting growth YoY), offering significant career advancement opportunities. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: The company has a presence in Arvada, CO, and Irvine, CA, and appears to support remote work (job postings list multiple US locations). The Y Combinator profile lists "Irvine, CA, US / Arvada, CO, US" as locations. - **Engineering Culture**: Described as "automation first" and "mission ready." The team is composed of engineers from top aerospace and tech companies (OneWeb, Lockheed Martin, Boeing). The tech stack is modern (cloud-native, AWS GovCloud). - **Notable Perks**: Working on cutting-edge space technology with a direct impact on national security and commercial space infrastructure. The company is backed by top-tier investors (Y Combinator, Booz Allen). ## Sources 1. [quindar.space](https://quindar.space/) 2. [quindar.space/about-us](https://quindar.space/about-us/) 3. [linkedin.com/company/quindarspace](https://www.linkedin.com/company/quindarspace) 4. [ycombinator.com/companies/quindar](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/quindar) 5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/quindar](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/quindar) 6. [spacenews.com](https://spacenews.com/quindar-raises-6-million-for-automation-of-satellite-constellation-operations/) 7. 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