Senior Task Order Contracts Manager

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Level 3 Contracts Manager to oversee the lifecycle of complex task orders under the Caltech-NASA Prime Contract, from initiation to close-out. You will provide strategic guidance, resolve cross-organizational contractual issues, and interface with NASA, sponsors, and internal teams to ensure compliant, timely execution.

Success requires strong analytical judgment, extensive experience with government contracts and FAR principles,

Qualifications

• Experience managing government contracts across multiple programs.
• Strong understanding of FAR-based contracting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex research/task orders under the Caltech-NASA Prime Contract.
• Coordinate discussions with NASA, sponsors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide interpretation of task order requirements and advise on risks.
• Collaborate with pricing, business, legal, program management, and technical teams to resolve issues.
• Oversee preparation and maintenance of task order documentation.

Skills

Government contracts

FAR contracting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, business law, or related discipline

Master's degree in similar disciplines

PhD (including JD) in similar disciplines

Job description

The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Level 3 Contracts Manager to oversee the lifecycle of complex task orders under the Caltech-NASA Prime Contract, from initiation to close-out. You will provide strategic guidance, resolve cross-organizational contractual issues, and interface with NASA, sponsors, and internal teams to ensure compliant, timely execution.

Success requires strong analytical judgment, extensive experience with government contracts and FAR principles,