Senior Contracts Manager, Government Task Orders (Onsite)

Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Manager for NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. This six-month contract position offers W2 with full benefits and an onsite work schedule (9/80).

U.S. citizenship is required and an ability to pass a background check is essential. You will lead the lifecycle management of task orders under the Caltech–NASA Prime Contract, provide strategic contract guidance, and work with NASA and internal teams to ensure compliant,

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor\'s degree in business administration, business law, or related discipline with a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; Master\'s degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of (4) four years of related experience; or PhD (including JD) in similar disciplines with a minimum of two (2) years related experience.
• Extensive understanding and experience managing multiple government contracts.
• Extensive understanding and ability to apply FAR-based contracting principals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Task Order Lifecycle Management: Independently manage a portfolio of complex research and development task orders under the Caltech–NASA Prime Contract, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and timely execution of modifications, renewals, funding actions, and no-cost extensions.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate discussions for task order changes, funding adjustments, and other contractual matters with NASA/sponsors and internal stakeholders.
• Contractual Guidance and Risk Mitigation: Provide authoritative interpretation of task order requirements and advise project teams on contractual obligations, risks, and compliance strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Teamwork: Partner with pricing, business teams, legal, program management, and technical teams to resolve issues and ensure smooth task order execution in a highly collaborative, stakeholder-heavy setting.
• Documentation and Compliance: Oversee preparation, review, and maintenance of task order documentation for accuracy and adherence to JPL and NASA requirements.

Skills

Government contracts

FAR principles

Microsoft Office

TS/SCI clearance

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or business law

Master's degree in related discipline

PhD (including JD) in related discipline

Job description

Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Manager for NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. This six-month contract position offers W2 with full benefits and an onsite work schedule (9/80).

U.S. citizenship is required and an ability to pass a background check is essential. You will lead the lifecycle management of task orders under the Caltech–NASA Prime Contract, provide strategic contract guidance, and work with NASA and internal teams to ensure compliant,