Position Overview:  

The Contracts Administrator will assist with the processing and administration of a substantial volume of data and contractual items in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with company policies and processes.

Job Qualifications               

Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, is a world leader in the development of highly autonomous aircraft.  Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft.  We aim to change the way we travel.

We frequently achieve what others can’t due to a combination of experience, persistence, collaboration, and a culture of innovation.  Projects are ambitious and risky. We apply breakthrough technologies to create a new state of the art, rather than advancing the old one. 

This is your chance to make history with us.  We are searching for a Contracts Administrator join a fast-paced, rapidly expanding team that is searching for talent across the lifecycle of vehicle development to support both new and ongoing cutting-edge research, development, and prototyping programs. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Energetically assist Aurora’s various Program Teams in proposal preparations, negotiations, and administration of prime contracts.
• Effectively support tasks related to subcontract review and negotiation.
• Collaborate with business development, technical staff, and finance in responding to customer solicitations.
• Provide contract administration support to assigned programs in areas such as: Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Intercompany Work Authorizations (IWAs), Government Furnished Property (GFP), and monitoring the status of contract deliverables and funding.
• Maintain business systems, databases, and templates to ensure information is compliant with contract requirements and company policy;
• Track AMA Contracts open action items.
• Develop strong cross-functional working relationships throughout the Aurora and Boeing internal business units, as well as with external customers
• Develop an understanding of Aurora/Boeing processes and procedures related to working with the U.S. Government (USG), commercial organizations, and University partners.
• Assist with Contracts close out activities.

Minimum Requirements 

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (at minimum)
• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline and two (2) years of relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage projects with a sense of urgency and multi-task with efficiency
• Ability to utilize qualitative and quantitative critical thinking skills to make independent decisions. Communicate with all levels of internal personnel and a diverse set of external customers both in writing and orally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently possessing a Clearance
• A strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), U.S. Code (USC) and other procurement related regulations
• Demonstrated success working with prime contractors and subcontractors including developing, negotiating, and administering contracts and purchase orders in the aerospace industry

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to support occasional travel