Contracts Specialist at Cx2

CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains. We’re looking for a pragmatic, detail-oriented Contracts Specialist to support CX2’s government and commercial contracting activities in a highly regulated environment. This role serves as the first line of review and operational execution for contracts, compliance, and regulatory requirements, helping the company move quickly while maintaining strong compliance and risk discipline. The Contracts Specialist will work cross-functionally with leadership, engineering, supply chain, HR, and will report to the Head of Contracting and Compliance. This role includes administrative responsibilities that are integral to effective contracts and compliance operations. The Contracts Specialist will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, logs, trackers, and documentation, managing version control and repositories, coordinating reviews and follow ups, and supporting audit readiness and training administration. These administrative functions are compliance critical and directly enable risk management, regulatory adherence, and organizational efficiency. This role does not provide general executive or office administrative support. This role will be onsite in our El Segundo location. Overall Responsibilities • Serve as the initial point of review for contracts, NDA’s/MNDAs, SOWs, amendments, proposals, and other related agreements. • Perform first-pass contract analysis to identify non-standard terms, compliance concerns, and escalation points • Draft initial redlines and prepares issue summaries • Support contract lifecycle administration, including documentation, tracking, and compliance monitoring • Track and document flow-down requirements from government customers and ensure visibility across subcontracts and internal practices • Research and support compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and agency specific requirements • Initiate and support export and trade compliance documentation, including license packages and supporting exhibits • Maintain authoritative logs and records for contracts, NDAs/MNDAs, redlines, and compliance artifacts • Support internal and external audits, government reviews, and due diligence by preparing documentation and maintaining audit-ready repositories • Assists with the administration and maintenance of the company wide contracting and compliance policies, templates, procedures, and workflows • Coordinate reviews and follow-ups with internal stakeholders, customers, industry, and government partners. Required Skills • Minimum 3–7 years of experience in government contracting, contracts administration, compliance or regulated operations —ideally at a defense contractor, federally funded startup, or government agency. • Working familiarity with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other regulatory frameworks relevant to U.S. defense contracting. • Experience reviewing and supporting contracts and agreements, including NDAs, SOWs, modifications, and subcontracts. • Strong organizational, research, and documentation skills with attention to detail • Ability to operate independently as a first line reviewer and exercise judgment on when to escalate issues • Highly organized, process-oriented, and capable of balancing compliance with speed in a startup environment. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational recommendations • U.S. citizenship and eligibility to work in an ITAR-regulated environment • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance • Must be a U.S. Person (see ITAR Regulations below) due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities Bonus Points • Prior military service or experience supporting government contracting or acquisition activities • Experience supporting CMMC, ISO, or NIST 800-171 compliance efforts • Experience supporting TM/Patent/IP documentation • Familiarity with export licensing, trade compliance, or international contracting • Background as a contracts specialist, contracts analyst, paralegal, or compliance operations professional. • Experience working in a startup or high-growth defense technology environment. • USG security clearance What We Offer • Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental. • 401K enrollment at 90 days. • Generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed. • Collaborative and inclusive work environment. • Access to the latest tools and technologies. • High levels of responsibility and autonomy. • Professional growth and development opportunities. • Access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare. ITAR Regulations • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company securing spectrum dominance for the United States and its allies. We build AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space. Our systems are deployed in the most contested operational environments in the world. We’re backed by leading venture investors in the defense ecosystem and led by founders with track records at Meta, SpaceX, Epirus, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Equal Opportunity Employer CX2 is committed to equal employment opportunity. 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