Contracts Administrator II

Blue Canyon Technologies • Lafayette, CO

5d • $70,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.

Position Purpose: The Contracts Administrator II will prepare, review, and administer customer requests for proposals and contract documents relating to projects. You will oversee a portfolio of contracts that include US Government contracts and domestic and international commercial contracts. The successful candidate will interface with customers during the pursuit of new business and contract execution phases. This role advises program management and business partners in carrying out the terms of the contract, offering solutions to mitigate contractual/program risks and may work with the customer and senior contracts personnel to drive contractual issues to closure. This position requires the ability to multi-task while working in a challenging fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or related field
• Strong working knowledge of the FAR/DFARS and experience administering government and commercial contracts/subcontracts
• Experience with fixed price, cost reimbursable, award fee and incentive fee contracts
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Excellent organization, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Aerospace Industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Review customer requests for proposals, identify proposal requirements, review terms and conditions, assist in proposal development and participate in securing required management approval for submittal of proposals to customers
• Work with senior contracts personnel and subject matter experts as needed to review, redline, and negotiate complex contracts and contractual terms and conditions
• Maintain contract file throughout the contract lifecycle
• Draft complex letters that communicate a business position effectively
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, government specifications, and other requirements, communicating and coordinating with quality, supply chain, and other functional areas as needed
• Interpret and ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable regulations.
• Timely communication of contract information and issue resolution with appropriate parties
• Interface with internal/external customers on contractual matters
• Work with a variety of customers, including international, DoD, NASA, and federal agency customers
• Serve as a liaison with outside agencies, other funding sources, as well as the internal management, corporate attorneys, and other BCT personnel
• Work closely with accounting, program management, and other personnel to resolve issues related to contract provisions
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• 100% company paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your dependents effective the first of the month following hire date
• Life insurance
• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level