Contracts Administrator II

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to operational excellence. In this position you will directly impact the history of space exploration through your dedication and detailed attention toward the fielding of ground breaking robotics and space exploration tools. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling our vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth!

Honeybee Robotics, a subsidiary of Blue Origin LLC, has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. At our Altadena, CA location, we look to "Touch Life" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. We strive to "Mine the Sky" through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions.

As part of the customer contracts team in the Legal and Compliance group, you will directly support contracting efforts as part of the Space Exploration team within Blue Origin's subsidiary, Honeybee Robotics. You will team with cross-functional counterparts on issues related to Honeybee's customer contracts including U.S. Government, commercial and international contracting matters.

This is an early career role with in the Legal and Compliance group reporting to the In-Space Systems (I-SS) Sr. Contracts Manager. As an individual contributor, you will provide support to the Space Exploration team from capture through proposal, contract award, and all phases of contract administration. Within this role, you will have opportunities to work in a dynamic team environment, where work projects can be diverse in nature, and, move quickly.

We are looking for someone eager to learn, and to apply their experience, technical expertise, and dedication to quality to positively impact space exploration and robotics. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This position will be onsite at our Altadena, CA location.

Responsibilities:

• Support communications with the customer and cross-functional counterparts to track and submit data items and invoices, monitor contractual obligations, and prepare documentation.
• Draft and receive customer correspondence.
• Assist in proposal development activities. Participate in contract negotiations under supervision of the I-SS Sr. Contracts Manager.
• Analyzes and provides initial contractual guidance on U.S. Government and commercial contracting issues and coordinates guidance with the appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) prior to distribution to the Space Exploration team for implementation.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and tools relating to customer contract administration. Apply standardized processes and guidance; use automation when practical and appropriate.
• Facilitate and manage through completion, data and documentation input and deliverables into various corporate, government, and customer systems.
• Minimal travel for meeting support is expected for this position.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of contracting experience and Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution in a business, technical or other field that provides exposure to contracting issues.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Ability to manage tasking independently and work closely with the I-SS Sr. Contracts Manager on sophisticated and nuanced issues as they arise.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Desired:

• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and NASA FAR Supplement.
• Ability to solve problems using multiple sources of data and define priorities.
• Project and task management experience delivering end products to various internal and external customers. Prior Government contracts experience a plus.
• Experience with IFS Cloud, Nitro PDF, and Adobe a plus

Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $82,570.00-$115,597.65

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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