Training and Compliance Administrator
Mantis Space is seeking a Training & Compliance Administrator to oversee workforce training, compliance documentation, and regulatory readiness in a government contracting and advanced manufacturing environment. This role ensures that engineers and staff remain fully trained, compliant, and audit-ready across all applicable federal, contractual, and security-related requirements.
This is not a traditional HR role, but rather an operational compliance position that partners closely with leadership, contracts, and technical teams to maintain organizational readiness while minimizing disruption to technical work.
About Mantis Space
Mantis Space is a venture-backed aerospace company pioneering breakthrough technologies to build the first energy infrastructure in space. Headquartered in New Mexico—the cornerstone of U.S. defense R&D and a growing hub of the nation’s Space Valley—we are building from the ground up to accelerate the next generation of satellite and orbital energy infrastructure.
Our veteran-led team brings decades of leadership across space, defense, and advanced R&D, with experience at Google, Meta, AeroVironment/BlueHalo, Terran Orbital, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Space Telescope Science Institute, and Apple. With deep expertise in optics, photonics, and space systems, we are designing and delivering the infrastructure that will power the future of orbital energy and advanced aerospace operations.
Backed by Montauk Capital, Mantis Space combines the agility of a startup with the rigor, precision, and reliability required for national security, research, and commercial innovation.
Why Join Us
Build from the ground up: Directly shape our Albuquerque lab and R&D test environment.
Make an impact: Your systems will enable critical research in optics, lasers, and energy systems for space.
Grow with us: Work alongside leading engineers, operators, and investors in a mission-driven environment.
Competitive pay, full benefits, and equity in a company shaping the future of energy and space.
Training and Workforce Compliance
- Develop, maintain, and manage training matrices aligned with government contracts, security requirements, and internal policies
- Track and coordinate required onboarding, annual, and contract-specific training
- Ensure timely completion and documentation of mandatory training (safety, security, export control, ethics, etc.)
Government Contracting & Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain compliance documentation related to federal contracts, audits, and reviews
- Track contract-driven compliance requirements and ensure proper recordkeeping
- Support preparation for government audits, site visits, and compliance reviews
- Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation systems
Security, Clearance & Controlled Work Support
- Track clearance-related documentation and training requirements (without adjudication authority)
- Support compliance related to cleared environments and controlled manufacturing
- Coordinate with leadership on compliance needs tied to sensitive or regulated work
Operational & HR-Adjacent Support
- Support compliant onboarding and offboarding processes
- Maintain personnel records required for government contracting
- Serve as a compliance resource for engineers and staff
- 3–6+ years in compliance, training coordination, operations, contracts support, or regulated environments
- Experience working in government contracting, defense, aerospace, national labs, or cleared manufacturing
- Familiarity with ITAR, DFARS, NISP, or CMMC frameworks is preferred
- Strong documentation, tracking, and organizational skills, including preparing for audits and government reviews
- Ability to manage compliance requirements across multiple teams, including engineers and technical staff
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and process ownership
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Throughout the hiring process, we evaluate candidates on the following qualities:
- Passion & Work Ethic: Demonstrates resilience, motivation, and high personal standards
- Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered
- Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate
- Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow
Hiring Process:
We aim to move quickly and efficiently, with most candidates completing the process in under two weeks.
- Submit application
- Talent Acquisition pre-screen call (20 min)
- Hiring Manager interview (30 min)
- Executive-level interview (30 min)
- Offer decision
Mantis Space is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, inclusive, and focused on professional excellence. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We value a wide range of experiences and perspectives and believe they contribute to strong teams and effective problem-solving. We encourage qualified individuals to apply regardless of background. Mantis Space is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation or assistance at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.