Blue Origin

Sr Contracts Administrator

Blue Origin$124K — $174K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in creating and administering U.S. Government and commercial contracts.
  • Preferred TS/SCI security clearance, or ability to obtain security clearance.
  • Knowledge of U.S. Government contracting, including FAR, DFARS, and NASA FAR Supplement.
  • Experience with commercial contracting in B2B settings and as a subcontractor to U.S. Government primes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead contracting team for U.S. Government and commercial proposal preparation.
  • Draft standard templates for customer correspondence.
  • Provide contractual guidance on government and commercial contracting issues.
  • Communicate with cross-functional teams to track deliverables and contractual obligations.
  • Ensure adherence to internal policies regarding contract administration and suggest process improvements.
  • Mentor junior contract administrators assisting with New Glenn contracts.
  • Travel as needed to support meetings.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Life insurance options, including basic and supplemental.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%.
  • Stock options available for regular part-time and full-time employees.
  • Paid time off amounting to up to four weeks per year, plus 14 paid holidays.
Full Job Description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As part of the customer contracts team in the Legal and Compliance group, you will function as the contracting team lead on our heavy lift rocket, New Glenn. You will team with cross-functional counterparts on issues related to New Glenn’s U.S. Government, commercial and international contracting matters.

In this individual contributor role, you should be comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment, where work projects can be varied in nature and move quickly. You will be supporting the Director of Contracts and the business unit on all aspects of developing and delivering quotations for goods and services from informal rough order of magnitude through formal proposals, then subsequent contract negotiations, administration, and closeout.

We are looking for someone to apply their experience, technical expertise, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This position will be onsite at either our Kent, WA or Merritt Island location.

Responsibilities:

  • Contracting team lead for U.S. Government and commercial contracting proposal preparation, tracking and transmittal of deliverables.
  • Draft and receive customer correspondence through the development of standardized templates and responses.
  • Provide contractual guidance on government and commercial contracting issues and ensure requirements are communicated and understood throughout the organization.
  • Initiate communications with cross-functional counterparts to track data deliverables, monitor contractual obligations, and prepare documentation.
  • Provide guidance on adherence to internal policies, procedures, and tools relating to customer contract administration. Standardize processes and use automation when practical and appropriate.
  • Mentor and coach junior contract administrators who will assist you on New Glenn.
  • Occasional travel for meeting support may be required.

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years direct experience in the creation and administration of U.S. Government and commercial contracts.
  • TS/SCI security clearance preferred; in lieu of an active security clearance, the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance is required. 
  • Experience with U.S. Government contracting to include Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), NASA FAR Supplement, Cost Accounting Standards, etc.
  • Experience in commercial contracting including business-to-business (B2B) and as a subcontractor to a U.S. Government prime.


Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $124,476.00 - $174,265.35

Other site ranges may differ

Benefits

  • Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

  • Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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2000

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