The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a skilled Contracts Systems Specialist to join it Contracts Directorate within the Finance organization. This position specializes in the management of data and focuses on collecting and maintaining critical contractual information for the Civil Systems Group (CSG).
Work Model
This position is hybrid work model offer partially remote with onsite work required typically three days per week at one of our main campus locations in El Segundo CA, Chantilly VA, Crystal City DC, or Colorado Springs CO.
What You'll Be Doing
- Overseeing the integrity of master contracts, operational contracts, Material Master (OTC), and other relevant data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards
- Partnering closely with Contracts team and S/4 HANA Information Services to develop and implement S/4 HANA configurations for reporting
- Managing contract data input and information within S/4 HANA system to include Dassian management of contractual data
- Exercising expertise in S/4 HANA and Dassian to enforce contract information data governance
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including the Contracts team, to ensure accurate and efficient data collection and management within the Offer-to-Cash workstream, contract identification, reporting, metrics, and dashboards
- Managing sales condition records, fee rates, and time & materials (T&M) bill rates to support seamless and precise invoicing processes
- Maintaining the contract's clause library, ensuring accessibility and accuracy of contract-related documents and templates
- Facilitating the organization and categorization of customer, and customer group data, to enhance visibility and reporting capabilities
- Collaborating with stakeholders to define and implement flow down attributes, ensuring consistency and compliance across contracts and agreements
- Staying informed on industry best practices and updates related to contracts management within S/4 HANA and Dassian
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for Contracts Systems Specialist III:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
- Five or more years of relevant experience
- In-depth knowledge of master contracts, operational contracts, Material Master (OTC), and related components in the offer-to-cash workstream
- Prior experience with enterprise-wide ERP packages
- Strong understanding of sales condition records, fee rates, and time & material bill rates
- Familiarity with contract management best practices and compliance requirements
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Problem-solving abilities and attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and system integrity
- Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and stay updated on industry trends
Minimum Requirements for Contracts Systems Specialist IV:
- In addition to the above, ten or more years of relevant experience
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- S/4 HANA
- Dassian
- iCertis
- Tableau
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$33.28 - $60.84
Pay Basis: Hourly
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Top Skills
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration.
Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies.
Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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