About the job
At TerraFirma, we are revolutionizing the construction industry by automating how earth is moved. Founded by former SpaceX engineers and supported by Bain Capital Ventures, our mission is to make construction faster, more economical, and safer.
Our Story & Mission
Our team at SpaceX contributed to groundbreaking projects, including building the largest rocket in history, launching the most extensive constellation of satellites, and connecting millions across the globe. From these experiences, we learned that robust infrastructure is essential for progress.
At Starbase, we discovered that the significant challenge in launching missions to Mars wasn't the rocket itself, but rather the slow, costly, and complex nature of constructing the necessary infrastructure. We faced hurdles in establishing buildings, roads, water, power, communication, and waste management, which consumed more time and resources than anticipated.
This realization led us to apply the engineering principles that enabled us to conquer space exploration to the infrastructure sector. By embracing simplification, iteration, acceleration, and automation, we aim to usher in a new era of construction.
Accelerating infrastructure development fosters progress in all areas, creating a self-sustaining mechanism for addressing humanity's greatest challenges. The innovations we engineer on Earth will pave the way for technologies that will support human settlement on Mars in the future.
Job Overview
Join us in supporting a major U. S. Government initiative that provides remote-controlled heavy machinery for disaster response and recovery globally. As a Government Contracts Administrator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the contract is effectively managed, focusing on invoicing, compliance documentation, and government-required reports. Your contributions will be vital for the deployment and maintenance of essential equipment when and where it is needed most. Collaboration with the Program Director and coordination with accounting and legal teams will be essential to guarantee accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in all deliverables.
Responsibilities
Prepare and submit timely contract invoices, ensuring all supporting documents are included and follow up until payment is received.
Monitor expenses and systematically organize receipts and documentation for reimbursements and audits related to field deployment and readiness for response.

