Senior Contract Management Specialist

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Contract Management Specialist to join their dynamic team, focusing on innovative digital capabilities in aerospace. This role involves managing the entire contracting process, from proposal development to execution, and requires a Top Secret clearance. You'll lead negotiations, develop junior teammates, and collaborate across functions to create effective solutions. Join a company that values professional growth and offers a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive pay and various benefits. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years in contract management with complex contracts.
• Experience in negotiating and executing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and contracting for aerospace products.
• Summarize complex contractual issues and develop solutions.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Cross Functional Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing company is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Management Specialist to join the Disruptive Computing and Networks (DC&N) team within the Engineering Test and Technology (ET&T) organization in either El Segundo, CA or Huntington Beach, CA.

The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the contracting process from proposal development through contract execution. The DC&N organization is a dynamic organization chartered to create disruptive digital capabilities in sensing, computing, communications and security through advanced technologies. This position will require a Top Secret US Government clearance and special program access.

Position Responsibilities:

• Exercises appropriate signature authority, leads, and participates in negotiating and contracting for the sale and support of aerospace products, services, technologies, financing and the licensing of intellectual property to support company strategies
• Leads the development of junior teammates in contractual discipline
• Represents the company in external negotiations to a diverse set of customers
• Prepares, negotiates, executes, interprets and administers legally binding contractual agreements of a complex nature for The Boeing Company
• Leads coordination and partnership with other internal functional disciplines
• Summarizes complex contractual issues, and leads development of creative solutions and coordination of contractual risk mitigation

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience with contract management
• 5+ years of experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts
• 3+ years of experience working with cross functional teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Top Secret Clearance
• Experience working with commercial, government and/or international contracts
• Experience providing guidance to all levels of management on contractual rights and obligations, risk avoidance and mitigation, strategy, and problem solving
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the terms and conditions appropriate for different contract types, Firm fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, cost plus incentive fee, Time and Material (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, etc.) and their proper use
• Strong organization skills and high attention to detail
• Capability to work effectively in a team environment while being in a leadership role

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $107,100 - $144,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 04, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.