Contracts Administrator

Job Summary The FFRDC Contracts Department is seeking Contract Administrator IV 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 IV: Bachelor’s Degree in related field Ten 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) $107,000.00 - $160,500.00 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 Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. 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 Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. Right Place The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges. Right Path Right Path Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. Right Purpose We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it. Return to the Aerospace Careers site. Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Aerospace Corporation