Contracts Administrator with Security Clearance

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Job description

Contracts Administrator
Location: Huntsville, AL (Onsite) Who We Are
Special Aerospace Services (SAS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing aerospace company. Ready to be a critical part of one of the most exciting times in space exploration? What started in 2007 with a small team of visionaries is now a collaborative team of 250+ tenacious and steadfast specialists acting as trusted partners to clients in the space industry. Our mission is to further humankind's dreams in air and space, and together, we are driven to innovate across engineering and mission-critical hardware. Your Role As a Senior Contracts Administrator within SAS, you will play a key role in supporting our mission execution. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who is proficient in contract management. Your impact on the company will be realized through the following responsibilities:
• Contract Preparation and Management: Review, prepare, and manage contracts, agreements, amendments, and change orders, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions of the FAR. • Contract Administration: Maintain contract files and records, track deliverables and milestones, and reconcile data with finance and project management teams. Prepare and submit status reports, monthly project reports, CDRLs, and presentations to stakeholders. • Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Collaborate with Project Managers to assess risks in contracts and related documents, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with federal regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, DCAA, and DCMA requirements, etc.) and SAS internal policies.
• Proposal Development Support: Assist in the proposal process, ensuring proposal responses are in compliance with Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Statements of Work (SOW
As a Senior Contracts Administrator, your role will ensure that project execution aligns with SAS's strategic objectives, influencing the company's success and growth in the aerospace industry.
Eligible for Relocation Benefit Key Qualifications To qualify for this role, we require candidates to have the following:
• Bachelor's degree in business management or related field
• Must have experience with Government, DoD, and/or commercial contracts in a Prime or Subcontractor role • Must have experience and knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, DCAA, DCMA, etc.
• Assertive, proactive approach, with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet changing deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• CPCM certification is desired but not required
• Experience as a Major Aerospace prime preferred
• General Service Administration (GSA) schedule experience a plus We are looking for someone who:
• Is purpose-driven and possesses a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Is driven, achievement-oriented, and an independent self-starter
• Demonstrates collaboration and relational skills, with strong communication abilities
• Is humble, tenacious, emotionally mature, trustworthy, and has high integrity
How You Will Be Rewarded SAS takes a total rewards approach to compensation, offering incentives and benefits far beyond base salary. Compensation depends on the candidate's work experience, education/training, and related skills. Benefits
• This comprehensive package supports not just the individual but also their family. It includes a robust bonus structure, unlimited PTO, extensive health coverage, a 401K match, fitness reimbursements, Pet Insurance, and our Good Grades Program to support your children's educational success.
• Corporate Giving & Volunteer Programs: A firm commitment to community involvement, with ample opportunities for our team members to lead and participate in volunteer initiatives.
The background check and drug screen will be required prior to any hire. Special Aerospace Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at SAS. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would SAS require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, SAS does not consider an applicant's citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. Elevate your career by joining the SAS Platform, a leader in aerospace innovation.

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