International Commercial Head of Contracts

Meet Slingshot

At Slingshot Aerospace, we're on a mission to make space safer and more secure for everyone. Our work directly impacts global security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and the critical infrastructure that connects our world. We're a team of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers who believe that the next generation of space operations will be powered by better data and smarter software.

We move fast, we're not afraid to fail, and we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere. If you want to work on something that truly matters with people who care deeply about the impact we're making and help shape the future of an industry that's just getting started, you're in the right place.

What You’ll Be Launching

Slingshot Aerospace is seeking a International Commercial Manager to join the Slingshot International team and support the continued growth of our international business operations. This role will partner closely with the International GM, Program Management Office (PMO), and growth organization to structure, negotiate, manage, and execute commercial agreements that enable expansion across global markets.

While embedded within the Slingshot International organization and supporting day-to-day international business operations, this role will maintain strong functional alignment with the Legal, Compliance, and CFO organizations to ensure scalable, compliant, and commercially effective contracting practices across the company.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys the art of the deal and understands that successful international contracting requires adaptability, cultural awareness, commercial creativity, and strong judgment. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting international business activity across Europe, the UK, and/or Asia-Pacific markets and thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments where they can contribute strategically throughout the full contract lifecycle.

We're building a team of sharp, creative people who love solving hard problems. We value curiosity over ego, initiative over waiting for permission, and people who genuinely care about doing great work. Bring your expertise, your fresh ideas, and your drive, we'll bring the rocket fuel.

Your Mission (Should you choose to accept it)

• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of commercial agreements supporting Slingshot International operations and growth initiatives
• Partner directly with the International GM, PMO, and growth teams to develop commercially compelling deal structures and competitive bid positions
• Support proposal development, capture efforts, and customer negotiations across international government, commercial, and partner ecosystems
• Advise internal stakeholders on international contracting considerations, including regional business norms, negotiation styles, risk allocation approaches, and operational implications
• Support the full contract lifecycle, including post-award contract administration, change management, compliance tracking, and ongoing contractual obligations in partnership with PMO and operational teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Growth, Operations, and Executive Leadership to balance business objectives with contractual and operational risk
• Help establish scalable international contracting processes, governance approaches, and operational best practices as Slingshot International continues to grow
• Serve as a trusted advisor during complex negotiations and execution activities, helping teams navigate ambiguity and drive successful customer outcomes
• Maintain awareness of evolving international business environments and support thoughtful adaptation of contracting approaches across regions

Pre-flight Checklist

• Significant experience negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle
• Experience supporting international business transactions and negotiations across Europe, the UK, and/or Asia-Pacific regions
• Demonstrated experience supporting both pre-award activities (proposals, bids, negotiations) and post-award contract management obligations
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal, operational, financial, and strategic considerations
• Ability to operate independently while partnering effectively across internationally distributed and cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical, business, operational, and executive audiences
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships across functions and cultures
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required