Contracts Management Specialist – Millennium Space Systems

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid/unpaid time off

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, is seeking a Contracts Management Specialist to support the Contracts team in El Segundo, CA. The role leads contracting actions including complex proposals, negotiations, and contract administration for USG programs.

You will develop relationships with US government customers, interpret FAR/DFARS, and ensure compliance across contract types. Requires a TS clearance and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years of contract-related experience.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and federal contracting practices.
• Experience with cost plus, fixed price, and time and materials contracts.
• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance (within past 24 months).

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers and partners to perform proposal prep, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Prepare proposals, examine requirements, analyze terms, and review BOEs.
• Process contract documents, advise on rights/obligations, and maintain historical data.
• Coordinate shipments, billing, and payment collection; interface with DCMA.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports; manage flowdowns and export control as needed.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract negotiation

Proposal development

Contract administration

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

CostPoint

Job description

Contracts Management Specialist - Millennium Space Systems Company

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold, and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

We are seeking a Contracts Management Specialist to support the Contracts team. This Contract Management position is a key member of the team and is responsible for leading various contracting actions such as developing complex and quality proposals, negotiating new contracts and change orders, and performing contract administration on existing programs. This role will develop and maintain effective working relationships with United States Government (USG) customers. This is a full-time position that is onsite at our office in El Segundo, California. This position's internal job title is Contracts Management Spec. Our team is currently hiring for a level 3 or 4.

Position Responsibilities

• Interfacing with customers and business partners and conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration within a portfolio of programs
• Proposal preparation: examining proposal requirements, analyzing terms and conditions to evaluate risk, review Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for accuracy and completeness to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Contract administration: processing contractual documentation and reports, advising management of contractual rights and obligations, compilation and analyses of data and maintenance of historical information
• Facilitating proper shipment, billing, and payment collection for deliveries and interfacing with DCMA as required
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports and maintenance of assigned contracts
• Duties may also include the preparation of proprietary information agreements, associate contractor agreements, export licenses/agreements, and various types of memoranda
• Understand and interpret FAR guidelines for specific contract types and manage flowdowns

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5+ years of contract-related experience
• Knowledge of the FAR and DFARS, general knowledge of pre-award and post-award federal government contracting industry practices, techniques, and standards
• Experience with various contract types, including cost plus, fixed price, and time and materials
• This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Ability to demonstrate the skill and ability to perform moderately complex contracts administration tasks and support development of competitive proposals
• Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity and work under minimal supervision
• Experience working with commercial partners in the defense industry
• Experience working with the government as a prime contractor, preferably for DOD
• Experience working with Other Transaction Agreements (OTA)
• Experience with CostPoint

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: Level 3: $96,050 - $141,250; Level 4: $118,150 - $173,750.

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the law. Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E- Verify E-Verify (English) E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement Right to Work (English) Right to Work (Spanish).

You can do work that enables all of humanity to take flight. Our teammates in more than 65 countries grow their careers across commercial airplanes, space, defense, sustainability and other areas. Here, you can contribute to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. Find answers to questions about applying, interviews, benefits, and more on FAQ page. Boeing is committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments to applicants with disabilities. Visit our accommodations page for more info.