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Contracts Administrator IIRocket Lab USA • Long Beach, CA, US
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Contracts Administrator II

Contracts Administrator II

Rocket Lab USA • Long Beach, CA, US
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Contracts Administrator II

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Contracts Administrator will be responsible for contract administration and compliance across the Rocket Lab enterprise in support of multiple types of U.S. Government and commercial contracts to ensure we meet our contractual obligations and performance milestones. This position is primarily focused in the areas of space systems and launch services, as well as the full catalog of Rocket Lab's commercial products and services. This position will require high level productivity, maintaining focus and accuracy in a fast paced open space environment with daily ongoing moderate to loud noise.

What You'll Get To Do

  • Negotiates and administers government contracts, commercial contracts, subcontracts non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements and IP licenses.
  • In partnership with Legal and Contracts leadership drafts and negotiates master service agreements, master supply agreements, and launch services agreements with oversight from Contracts Leadership.
  • Analyzes model contract terms and conditions for implications on the program and corporation at large; disseminates this information to internal stakeholders and leadership.
  • Serves as the primary customer interface for all contractual compliance matters, including : changes, disputes, or requests for equitable adjustment during contract performance.
  • Assists the program and business development teams in proposal review and preparation in response to Government and commercial solicitations, as well as RFIs.
  • Creates and maintains contract and business files.
  • Establishes and maintains excellent relationships with Government and other customer counterparts.

You'll Bring These Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of contract administration and / or management experience in the Space and / or Aerospace & Defense industries.
  • 2+ years of direct management of government contracts of various types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, OT, LSA, MSA, etc.) Proficiency in out-of-the-box contracts (OTAs) a plus.
  • A range of agency (DoD, NASA, IC) experience in terms and conditions reviews and the protection of intellectual property concerns.
  • Working understanding of legal issues and terminology, including but not limited to, intellectual property, indemnity, privacy, and confidentiality issues.
  • Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), as well as NASA Space Flight (NSF) and other agency specific regulations.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

  • Extensive knowledge of the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS).
  • Experience managing DoD and NASA prime contracts and / or subcontracts supporting DoD and NASA programs.
  • Experience with Export Control, ITAR and EAR.
  • Experience with financial, property and governmental agency audits.
  • Experience with CLM systems like DocuSign.
  • Must leverage critical thinking skills to be able to timely solve problems independently and creatively.
  • Detail oriented, team player attitude, high work ethic and reliability.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with engineers, scientists, attorneys, and industry executives.
  • Ability to work independently as a self-starter, influence stakeholders through effective communication, and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Additional Requirements

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
  • Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Must be physically able to commute to buildings.
  • Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
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