We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

Amentum SOD provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, including flight hardware processing and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station (ISS), Exploration Ground Systems (EGS), Space Launch System (SLS), Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and Launch Services Program (LSP). Provides leadership for multiple departments of the COMET Space Flight Processing Directorate (Flight Systems and Ground Support Equip interfacing with flight hardware) supporting NASA's SLS/Orion, ISS, and LSP. The role for this position requires providing leadership, oversight, direction, and guidance for a multi-disciplined department that includes Contracts, Subcontracts, Procurement, Pricing, and Export Compliance.

Responsibilities

As part of the team, you will:

• Responsible for interfacing with all levels of management of the enterprise and external customers regularly building
  
  relationships, addressing contractual related matters, and providing contract guidance/interpretations/determinations.
  
  
• Provide compliance awareness with contract and regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures
  
  for the program/business management teams.
  
  
• Lead the development of contractual and pricing strategy, funding, and expenditure profiles, provide proper
  
  disclosures within established company policies, process, procedures.
  
  
• Draft, review, and negotiate Proprietary Information Agreements and other non-Sales Agreements necessary to meet
  
  organizational objectives and protect the intellectual and proprietary property of the company and its customers.
  
  
• Proactive development of process improvements and better, more efficient/effective ways of working.
  
  
• Personnel leadership/management of team of contracts and sub-contract administrators and procurement specialists.
  
  

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in related management area and 10 years of experience in an aerospace/defense or equivalent regulatory contracting environment with leadership in contracts management.
  
  
• At least three (3) years of experience successfully managing people.
  
  
• Subject matter expertise in Government Contracting.
  
  
• Strong business acumen.
  
  
• Strong negotiation skills, contract management, subcontractor management and program management risk
  
  experience.
  
  
• Proficient knowledge of FAR, NFS, prime contract flow downs, International Trade Compliance, ITAR, EAR,
  
  Import/Export, general provisions, terms and conditions.
  
  
• Experience with multiple USG Contract Types (IDIQ, Completion, FFP, CPAF/IF, CPFF, Time and Material)

Physical Requirements

• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
  
  
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
  
  Work Environment
  
  
• Work will mainly be done inside.
  
  
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards. Equipment and
  
  Machines
  
  
• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an
  
  emergency.
  
  
• Must be dependable and punctual.
  
  

Attendance

• This is a 1st Shift position but may require occasions of 2nd and 3rd shift support.
  
  

Other Essential Functions

• Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
  
  
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/ hazard to the employee
  
  or others.
  
  
• Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal
  
  contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive
  
  positions.
  
  
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations
  
  with customers, clients, co-workers, and management

Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities

While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:

• Child Development Center
  
  
• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
  
  
• Credit Union
  
  
• Fitness Center
  
  
• Barbershop
  
  
• NASA Exchanges
  
  

Flexible Schedule and Telework

At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.