US-CA Pasadena, SENIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 0766
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Position: Senior Contract Administrator
Date: August 8, 2006
JOB#0766
Location: Pasadena, CA
Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION: Where water cooler conversation revolves around the rings of Saturn.

It took seven long years for the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft to reach Saturn. But for the team at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, success hinged on a ninety-six
minute burn-cycle that would carry the craft directly through the ring-plane. Ninety-six excruciating minutes, during which the craft took over 100,000 particle hits. At any point, a single marble-sized impact could end the mission. The tension in the Mission Support room was electric. But when Cassini safely emerged to transmit unforgettable pictures of Saturn’s rings, the team erupted with excitement. Cassini continues to fuel conversations all around the world. But it all starts here. Something to remember, when you’re looking for a career worth talking about. Our search continues for:

Senior Contract Administrator

We are currently seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to conduct task plan preparation and negotiations, ultimately leading to the administration of new/revised task orders for NASA and non-NASA sponsors. This will involve:

• Monitoring JPL’s performance for conformance to original task plan/task order terms and conditions (T’s and C’s) and maintaining continuous reviews to ensure that all T’s and C’s are met and that the task order is in accordance with legal requirements, sponsor specifications, and the prime contract.
• Putting funds on contract expeditiously by preparing, processing and reviewing task orders against the prime contract.
• Preparing documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with task order specifications.
• Leading meetings with NASA Management Office and/or JPL personnel on significant contractual matters, often requiring the coordination of activities across organizational lines.
• Preparing and disseminating information throughout JPL regarding task plans or task order status, compliance, need for revisions, negotiations and even termination.
• Performing ad hoc assignments for immediate manager, which require originality and/or ingenuity.
• Mentoring less experienced contract administrators.
• Interfacing with all levels of management and NASA Management Office, as well as sponsor personnel.

This position typically requires a BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting with 10-15 years’ experience, or an MBA with 8-13 years’ experience. Extensive experience with prime contract administration or subcontract administration, including in-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), demonstrated experience in negotiations and administration of government cost-type R&D contracts are also required.

Candidates must possess the ability to take the initiative to bring assigned tasks to successful completion with minimal supervision, the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, the ability to apply good judgment when making business decisions, the ability to interface with all levels of management and the ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing. Proficiency in personal computer applications and software (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) in order to execute the work required, including Data Extractor and the ability to learn ORACLE, are also essential.

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Enjoy a competitive salary and impressive benefits with the renowned leader in space exploration. If you'd like to discover new worlds with our innovative team, please apply online at: http://careerlaunch.jpl.nasa.gov/

http://Careerlaunch.jpl.nasa.gov/, (Requisition #4940).

Great minds are open minds. Equal opportunity employer.

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