Contracts Management Specialist – Millennium Space Systems

Contracts Management Specialist – Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold, and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen. We are seeking a  Contracts Management Specialist  to support the Contracts team. This Contract Management position is a key member of the team and is responsible for leading various contracting actions such as developing complex and quality proposals, negotiating new contracts and change orders, and performing contract administration on existing programs. This role will develop and maintain effective working relationships with United States Government (USG) customers. This is a full-time position that is onsite at our office in El Segundo, California. This position's internal job title is Contracts Management Spec. Our team is currently hiring for a level 3 or 4.

Responsibilities: Interfacing with customers and business partners and conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration within a portfolio of programs Proposal preparation: examining proposal requirements, analyzing terms and conditions to evaluate risk, review Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for accuracy and completeness to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications Contract administration: processing contractual documentation and reports, advising management of contractual rights and obligations, compilation and analyses of data and maintenance of historical information Facilitating proper shipment, billing, and payment collection for deliveries and interfacing with DCMA as required Preparing weekly and monthly reports and maintenance of assigned contracts Duties may also include the preparation of proprietary information agreements, associate contractor agreements, export licenses/agreements, and various types of memoranda Understand and interpret FAR guidelines for specific contract types and manage flow downs Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor’s degree or higher 5+ years of contract-related experience Knowledge of the FAR and DFARS, general knowledge of pre-award and post-award federal government contracting industry practices, techniques, and standards Experience with various contract types, including cost plus, fixed price and time and materials required This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Ability to demonstrate the skill and ability to perform moderately complex contracts administration tasks and support development of competitive proposals Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity and work under minimal supervision Experience working with commercial partners in the defense industry Experience working with the government as a prime contractor, preferably for DOD Experience working with Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) Experience with CostPoint Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Drug Free Workplace: Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Total Rewards: At Millennium Space Systems, a