Senior Contract Manager

1 week ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Contracting Team Lead to join our In-Space Systems (ISS) business unit at Blue Origin. As a key member of our Legal and Compliance team, you will be responsible for leading a small contracting team and managing the development and delivery of quotations for goods and services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Team lead and people manager for the ISS business unit customer contracts team, responsible for balancing the team's workload and providing oversight.
  • Develop and lead contracting strategy for U.S. Government and commercial contracting proposal activities.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracting documents of varying degrees of complexity, working with cross-functional leads to ensure all requirements and risks are addressed.
  • Provide contract execution support, communication of contractual requirements, tracking of data deliverables, supervising contractual obligations, and preparation of documentation.
  • Provide guidance on adherence to internal policies, procedures, and tools relating to customer contract administration, standardizing processes and using automation when practical and appropriate.
  • People manager responsible for a small team of junior contract administrators who will assist you.
  • Ability to travel on an as-needed basis.
Requirements
  • 8-10 years of direct experience in the creation and administration of U.S. Government and commercial contracts.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance strongly preferred; in lieu of an active security clearance, the ability to acquire 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.
  • Experience supporting complex contractual arrangements of different contract types in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to earn trust and develop positive, professional relationships while strengthening our culture of inclusion.
  • Prior experience managing and/or leading a team.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with or in the contracting office of NASA, the U.S. Air Force, or other U.S. Government agencies.
  • A master's degree or equivalent in a technical field or other field that provides exposure to contracting issues.
Benefits

Blue Origin offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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. Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.



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