Contracts Administrator

About Company

Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator, solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration, and rapid prototyping, fielding, and operations.

At GALT Aerospace, employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. GALT Aerospace looks for people who align with its Core Values:

• The Right Thing:
  • We work on important things that we are passionate about and will make a difference for the US National Security.
  • We are ethical and forthright and expect the same from our employees.
  • We operate with integrity in all things, we do the RIGHT THING.
• Trust and Respect:
  • We always strive to earn and foster trust.
  • We Act and communicate with respect.
  • We foster mutually beneficial relationships.
• Add Value:
  • We take ownership of our tasks and deliver results to our customers, partners and each other.
  • We champion individual expertise, creativity, and accomplishments.
  • We recognize that collaborative teams achieve even greater results.

Job Location

San Diego, CA, Onsite.

Job Description
GALT Aerospace is seeking a full-time salaried Contracts Specialist that would report to the Contracts Manager with the ability to independently operate across a variety of commercial and government contracts from cradle to grave. Responsibilities include:

o Drafting, evaluating, negotiating, and executing contracts, such as Subcontracts, Consulting Agreements, Purchase Orders, NDAs, etc.
o Supporting Contracts Manager in the evaluation, negotiation, and review of Prime contracts with the United States Government (DoD).

o Providing guidance to program teams regarding contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of terms and conditions.
o Providing guidance to junior contracts specialist.
o Supporting the contract lifecycle management workflow (i.e. proposals, contract execution, contract closeout).
o Maintaining detailed contract records.
o Tracking contract deadlines.
o Assisting with continuous improvement of GALT processes, procedures, policies, and other compliance documentation.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

o Bachelor's Degree in relevant area
o 6+ years' experience in government contracting
o U.S. Citizenship
o Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearance
o Proposal development supporting responses to RFP/RFQ/RFIs
o Familiar with commercial contracts (subcontract agreements, consulting agreements, etc.)
o Familiar with FAR/DFARS non-commercial (FAR Part 15) and commercial (FAR Part 12) acquisition
o Attention to detail
o Negotiation skills
o Strong oral and written communications skills
o Strong critical and analytical thinking
o Ability to take initiative, multi-task, prioritize, and work well under pressure
o Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic environment

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education

o Secret Clearance
o Juris Doctorate Degree
o Research & Development
o Familiar with ISO quality standards in a production/manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

o Occasionally move about the facility
o Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery

Pay Scale
At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $100,000-$120,000, and a specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.