Space Contract Manager

17 hours ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
Contract Administration Expert for New Glenn

At Blue Origin, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Contract Administration Expert for our New Glenn program, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of our government and commercial contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the contracting team for New Glenn, overseeing proposal preparation, tracking, and transmittal of deliverables.
  • Draft and receive customer correspondence, developing standardized templates and responses.
  • Provide contractual guidance on government and commercial contracting issues, ensuring requirements are communicated and understood throughout the organization.
  • Initiate communications with cross-functional counterparts to track data deliverables, monitor contractual obligations, and prepare documentation.
  • Guide adherence to internal policies, procedures, and tools relating to customer contract administration, standardizing processes and leveraging automation when practical.
  • Mentor and coach a junior contract administrator supporting New Glenn.
  • Occasional travel for meeting support may be required.

Requirements:

  • 8-10 years of direct experience in creating and administering U.S. Government, commercial, and international contracts.
  • TS/SCI security clearance preferred; ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance required.
  • Experience with U.S. Government contracting, including 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.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or other field providing exposure to contracting issues.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability.
  • 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
  • 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.

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.

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