Contracts Management Specialist - Millennium Space Systems

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El Segundo, CA, USA
In-Office
78K-141K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Lead contract actions including proposal development, negotiation, and administration for government space programs. Manage contractual documentation, risk analysis against FAR/DFAR, billing/shipment coordination, prepare reports, and support NDAs, teaming agreements, and export/license compliance while interfacing with USG customers and DCMA.
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Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.
Our team is curious, bold, and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.
Job Summary
This Contract Administrator position is a key member of the team and is responsible for leading various contracting actions to include tasks such as developing and negotiating complex, timely and quality proposals and performing contract administration on existing programs. This role will develop and maintain effective working relationships with United States Government (USG) customers.
This position's internal job code is Contract Management Specialist. Our team is currently hiring for level 2 or 3.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Interfacing with customers and business partners and conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration within a portfolio of programs
  • Proposal preparation: examining proposal requirements, analyzing terms and conditions to evaluate risk, review Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for accuracy and completeness to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
  • Contract administration: processing contractual documentation and reports, advising management of contractual rights and obligations, compilation and analyses of data and maintenance of historical information
  • Facilitating proper shipment, billing, and payment collection for deliveries and interfacing with DCMA as required
  • Preparing weekly and monthly reports and maintenance of assigned contracts
  • Duties may also include the preparation of proprietary information agreements, teaming agreements, export licenses/agreements and various types of memoranda
  • Understand and interpret FAR guidelines to specific contract types

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related work experience
  • Knowledge of FAR and DFAR compliance
  • Experience with various contract types, including cost plus, fixed price and time and materials required
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Active Secret U.S. government clearance or higher
  • Experience with various types of agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements required
  • Ability to demonstrate the skill and ability to perform moderately complex contracts administration tasks, to include the development of change orders and processing of inter-company work orders
  • Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity and work under minimal supervision

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Total Rewards:
At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range:
  • Level 2: $78,200 - $115,000
  • Level 3: $96,050 - $141,250

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 15, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years of related work experience
  • Knowledge of FAR and DFAR compliance
  • Experience with contract types (cost plus, fixed price, time and materials)
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain U.S. security clearance (Secret required post-start)
  • Experience with Non-Disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements
  • Active Secret U.S. government clearance or higher
  • Ability to perform moderately complex contract administration tasks (change orders, inter-company work orders)
  • Ability to develop solutions for problems of moderate scope and work with minimal supervision

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  • Retirement Support For most U.S. nonunion roles, the company matches 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting, and a student‑loan feature counts eligible payments toward earning the company match. Some union agreements also include robust retirement terms, combining a match up to a set percentage with an additional company contribution.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is provided at full pay for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Family resources such as specialized health programs and backup child and elder care are available.
  • Healthcare Strength Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision plus mental‑health and specialty clinical programs (e.g., cancer support and centers of excellence), with many benefits beginning soon after hire. Virtual care, coaching, and access to licensed therapists are included.

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