The Aerospace Corporation

CONTRACTS ADMIN STAFF III

The Aerospace Corporation • $84K — $126K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 5+ years of contracts or corporate experience
  • Background in government and commercial contracts management
  • Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAR, NFS and federal acquisition regulations
  • Strong research and analysis skills

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and execute NDAs with customers
  • Prepare and negotiate proposals and contracts
  • Conduct risk assessments to develop mitigation strategies
  • Administer and manage contracts with a focus on deliverables and terms
  • Ensure accurate capturing of contract data in management systems
  • Communicate contract provisions and maintain official program records

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Flexible work schedules including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan with substantial company contributions
  • Professional growth and development programs
  • Education assistance programs
  • Relocation assistance
  • Inclusive work environment emphasizing teamwork and respect
Full Job Description
Job Summary

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.

What You'll Be Doing
• 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

What You Need to be Successful

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

How You Can Stand Out

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 within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)
$84,600.00 - $126,900.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results


Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
  • Education assistance programs
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect


We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
Learn more about The Aerospace Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1960

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