CEV - Senior Manager, Contracts

Since our founding in 1982, Orbital has pioneered new classes of rockets, satellites and other space systems that have made us one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of space and missile systems. Our commercial, civil government and military customers depend on our low-orbit, geostationary and planetary spacecraft to help them meet their communications, remote sensing and scientific missions. We also launch exciting new careers every day. Join us in bringing the benefits of space down to Earth!

NASA is developing the Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) to transport a crew of six to and from the International Space Station and a crew of four to and from the Moon in support of the Vision for Space Exploration. The CEV is composed of an Apollo style Crew Module (CM), a Service Module (SM), and the Launch Abort System (LAS) and will have first flight in the 2012 timeframe. The LAS provides escape capability for the crew from pad operations through ascent after which the unused LAS is jettisoned. The LAS is composed primarily of solid rocket motors, separation mechanisms, actuators, adapter structure and will provide some of the most extreme accelerations and acoustic environments that the CEV will experience. Orbital Sciences Corporation has teamed with Lockheed Martin and will serve as the developer of the LAS. Several launch abort tests are planned with the first scheduled for December 2008.

Responsible for all aspects of LAS contract management and administration, compliance with Orbital contracting policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards. Facilitate effective implementation of contracts responsibilities within program objectives and requirements. Duties include management and administration of company contracts including overseeing proposal preparation and contract negotiation. Review and resolve all issues effecting company compliance and ensure satisfaction of legal requirements, company, and customer objectives. Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of terms and conditions.


A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent experience is required.

Eight to ten years of related experience is required. Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) desired.