Space Systems Contracts Administrator III

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Contract Administrator III to provide comprehensive contract management and strategic support for SSC/FFRDC engagements across national security space programs.

On-site role requiring collaboration with Finance, Legal, Security, and technical teams; you’ll prepare SPPE/FWO packages, manage SOW/DRLs, and ensure proper funding and reporting under FAR/DFARS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Four+ years of Government Contract Management experience.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, DODi 5000.77.
• Interpersonal skills across business and technical teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal customers across Finance, Technical, Supply Chain, Facilities, Accounting, Security and external agencies.
• Manage ART government requests (30+ SSC numbers, $200M+) and review SOWs and CDRLs.
• Oversee SSC job numbers (30+), ensure contract requirements, funding, and reports.
• Develop SPPE and FWO packages for SSC review and approval.
• Prepare CDRL and other contract reports.
• Input contract modifications and funding into SAP/4.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Security clearance eligibility

Government contract management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Contract Administrator III to provide comprehensive contract management and strategic support for SSC/FFRDC engagements across national security space programs.

On-site role requiring collaboration with Finance, Legal, Security, and technical teams; you’ll prepare SPPE/FWO packages, manage SOW/DRLs, and ensure proper funding and reporting under FAR/DFARS guidelines.