Senior Contracts Administrator in Mukilteo, Washington at Karman Space & Defense
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Job Description
SUMMARY
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to manage a portfolio of government contracts. This position will be in the Mukilteo office. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. This role requires a good working knowledge of DoD contracts, FAR/DFARS compliance, contract negotiations, and lifecycle contract management. The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for the review, negotiation, and administration of various agreements. The successful candidate must have a good understanding of federal procurement regulations, the ability to assess contractual risks, and the capability to develop solutions that align with company objectives.
ABOUT US
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement*
WHAT YOU WILL DO
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field, OR 12+ years of direct experience in federal procurement/acquisition (government or contractor side).
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working on contracts with major DoD agencies (Army, Navy, Air Force, etc.) and prime contractors.
- Contract experience in space, missile defense, or hypersonic programs.
- Secret or Higher Clearance
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.