The Aerospace Corporation

Contracts Administrator III

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
  • Minimum of four years experience in Government Contract Management
  • Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and DODi 5000.77
  • Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with business and technical management
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance for U.S. citizenship holders

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal and external customers including various government agencies
  • Manage and review government requests and contract actions worth over $200M
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements across multiple job activities
  • Develop and submit necessary approvals for Special Plant Equipment (SPPE) and Facilities Work Orders (FWOs)
  • Prepare and maintain Contract and CDRL Reports
  • Input contract modification data into SAP/4 into the enterprise system
  • Assist in contract modification processes and coordinate pricing plans

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • Generous 401(k) Plan with company contributions based on service
  • Professional growth and development programs
  • Education assistance programs
  • Inclusive work environment fostering teamwork and respect
Full Job Description

Job Summary

The FFRDC Contracts Department is seeking Contract Administrator III to provide comprehensive advice and effective contract management to the Corporation for timely execution of required contract actions under the Space Systems Command (SSC)/Aerospace FFRDC Contract in supporting United State Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC), NRO, Air Force, DoD, and other Intelligence and Civil government agencies in support of national security space systems.

This position is full-time on-site at our campus facility located in El Segundo CA.

 

 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Work collaboratively with - Internal Customers (Finance Management, Technical Management, Supply Chain, Facilities, Accounting, Security, Legal and external customers (Space Systems Command departments, Air Force, DOD, Civil and Intelligence agencies, DCAA and DCMA)
  • Manage assigned Aerospace Requirements Tool (ART) government requests (30+) FFRDC SSC Job Numbers ($200M+) – to review Statement of Work (SOW), CDRLS, and other requirements, and make any required updates to the ART throughout the Fiscal Year
  • Manage assigned SSC Job Numbers (30+) activities – Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, including, Work Release Orders (WROs), funding, Special Plant Equipment (SPPE), Government International Travel Requirements, Facilities Work Orders (FWOs), Process Director, BW Reports, Monthly Status Reports and Collocation Requests
  • Develop SPPE packages for the SPPE Committee to review and approve
  • Develop FWO packages for SSC review and approve
  • Prepare CDRL Reports and other Contract Reports
  • Inputting Contract Modification funding and other data into enterprise system (SAP/4)
  • Assist SSC Contracts office for contract modifications – funding additions, de-obligations, and/or realignments, and administrative changes (SOW update, etc.)
  • Assist in coordinating Professional Technical Staff (PTS) allocation ROM/EAC Pricing Plans for SSC submittal
  • Prepare Collocation Request packages for Vice President review and approval
  • Prepare Overhead Claim Confirmation of Negotiations packages for SSC review and approval
  • Become knowledgeable of the Contract Terms and Conditions, FAR, DFARS, and DODi 5000.77 to provide guidance to Business and Technical Management
  • Update Tracking List reports – SPPE, International Travel, ART Requests, FWOs, CAT 1 PTS/EOCs, Contract Briefs
  • Prepare Office of Undersecretary of Defense (OSD/RE) Project Plans per ART JON annually
  • Participate or lead in special projects for the Directorate as required such as Program Management Review Briefing support, contract closeouts

 

 

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements – Contracts Administration Staff III

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field  
  • Four or more years of experience in Government Contract Management
  • Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, DODi 5000.77
  • Interpersonal skills working with all types of management – Business and Technical
  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

 

 

How You Can Stand Out

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

  • Preference for Administration Work
  • Strength in Excel and Powerpoint
  • Experience with SAP/4
  • Skill in learning and teaching processes
  • Strong team contributor, working with and supporting all FFRDC Contract department team members

 

 

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 6 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

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
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4,000 employees
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Founded
1960

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