Sr Contracts Administrator

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. As part of the customer contracts team in the Legal and Compliance group, you will function as the contracting team lead on our heavy lift rocket, New Glenn.

Responsibilities

• Contracting team lead for U.S. Government and commercial contracting proposal preparation, tracking and transmittal of deliverables.
• Draft and receive customer correspondence through the development of standardized templates and responses.
• Provide contractual guidance on government and commercial contracting issues and ensure requirements are communicated and understood throughout the organization.
• Initiate communications with cross-functional counterparts to track data deliverables, monitor contractual obligations, and prepare documentation.
• Provide guidance on adherence to internal policies, procedures, and tools relating to customer contract administration.
• Standardize processes and use automation when practical and appropriate.
• Mentor and coach junior contract administrators who will assist you on New Glenn.
• Occasional travel for meeting support may be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years direct experience in the creation and administration of U.S. Government and commercial contracts.
• TS/SCI security clearance preferred; in lieu of an active security clearance, the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance is required.
• Experience with U.S. Government contracting to include Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), NASA FAR Supplement, Cost Accounting Standards, etc.
• Experience in commercial contracting including business-to-business (B2B) and as a subcontractor to a U.S. Government prime.