Contracts Manager II — Federal Space Contracts

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks a detail-oriented Contracts Management professional to support the NASA/Caltech Prime Contract and other agreements. You will work with senior experts to learn federal contracting complexities and protect the Laboratory’s interests while supporting mission-driven activities.

This high-growth role develops expertise in compliance, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or related field with typically 3 years of related experience; or a master’s degree in a related field with typically 1 year of related experience; or PhD in a related field.
• A proactive team player who can manage competing priorities and deliver accurate documentation under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to explain information clearly to diverse teammates.
• Strong command of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to quickly master JPL-specific financial and tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing complex proposals and task plans. Proactively monitor milestones and deadlines to ensure timely renewals and modifications.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Program Management, as well as external partners like NASA, to ensure seamless contract execution.
• Under the guidance of experienced team members, advise partners on their contractual rights and obligations. Provide clear contractual guidance to JPL personnel to ensure alignment with policies and procedures.
• Support the processing of basic agreements, such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Interagency Personnel Agreements (IPA), and other contractual agreements.
• Maintain "gold-standard" accessible contract records. Ensure documents are in compliance with contract specifications and JPL policies.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong written and verbal comms

Prioritization under tight deadlines

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree in a related field

PhD in a related field

Tools

JPL financial/tracking software

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks a detail-oriented Contracts Management professional to support the NASA/Caltech Prime Contract and other agreements. You will work with senior experts to learn federal contracting complexities and protect the Laboratory’s interests while supporting mission-driven activities.

This high-growth role develops expertise in compliance, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic team.