Contract Management Specialist

Millennium Space Systems • El Segundo, CA

84d • $83,300 - $157,500

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and capable Contracts Administrator to join our world-class team and lead the administration of contracts for the future of affordable, high-reliability space systems. We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated experience in Government procurement contracts and OTAs. This Contract Management position is a key member of the team and is responsible for leading various contracting actions such as developing complex and quality proposals, negotiating new contracts and change orders, and performing contract administration on existing programs. This role will develop and maintain effective working relationships with United States Government (USG) customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of contracts related experience – OR – Master’s degree with a 3+ years of contracts related experience
• Knowledge of the FAR and DFAR, general knowledge of pre-award and post-award federal government contracting industry practices, techniques, and standards
• Experience with various contract types, including cost plus, fixed price and time and materials required
• Ability to demonstrate the skill and ability to perform moderately complex contracts administration tasks and support development of competitive proposals
• Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity and work under minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance that has been adjudicated within the previous 5 years. SCI eligibility is also a plus.
• Experience working with commercial partners in the defense industry
• Experience working with the government as a prime contractor, preferably for DOD
• Experience working with Other Transaction Agreements (OTA)
• Experience with CostPoint

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with customers and business partners and conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration within a portfolio of programs
• Proposal preparation: examining proposal requirements, analyzing terms and conditions to evaluate risk, review Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for accuracy and completeness to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Contract administration: processing contractual documentation and reports, advising management of contractual rights and obligations, compilation and analyses of data and maintenance of historical information
• Facilitating proper shipment, billing, and payment collection for deliveries and interfacing with DCMA as required
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports and maintenance of assigned contracts
• Duties may also include the preparation of proprietary information agreements, associate contractor agreements, export licenses/agreements and various types of memoranda
• Understand and interpret FAR guidelines for specific contract types and manage flow downs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees