Contracts Admin Iii

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.

Join us and take your place in space.

This position is responsible for preparing, negotiating, administering, and terminating standard and non-standard contracts, primarily for US government, commercial and international customers. This position conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications, and advises management of contractual rights and obligations.

This position analyzes contractual data and provides recommendations to internal and external customers, as required. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo CA or Chantilly VA.

• Draft, review, and execute Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs) with various commercial, international, and government customers
• Prepare, negotiate and execute proposals and contracts, managing the approval process in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Perform risk assessment of proposals and contracts terms and conditions to assist the program office in development of risk mitigation strategies
• Administer and manage contracts with an emphasis on analyzing the contracts’ deliverables, special provisions, modifications, and terms and conditions
• Managing and ensuring that contract data is accurately captured in Aerospace’s Contract Management Lifecycle (CMLS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Understand, evaluate, and communicate contract provisions, clauses, and regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) clauses, flow-downs, and subcontract requirements; maintains official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence with customer

Minimum Requirements for the Contracts Administration Staff III position:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Five or more years of contracts or corporate experience
• Experience in government and commercial contracts management, working on a diverse portfolio of contract types, customers, products and services Experience with FAR, DFAR, CAR, NFS and other federal acquisition regulations and codes
• Research and analysis skills, with the ability to draft topic papers on quick delivery
• Willingness and ability to travel on occasion

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Master’s degree in related business field
• Experience working directly with Federal Civil Agencies (e.g., NASA, DOC, DHS, DOT)
• Prior experience managing contracts with commercial, international and US Government customers
• One or more National Contract Management Association (NCMA) certifications or experience:
  • Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)
  • Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM)
  • Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries…