Contracts Administrator III at Astra

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
N/AIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) from four-year college or university and 5 to 8 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
  • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
  • Fluent in English language
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Ability to interpret complex information
  • Aptitude for technology and interest in learning/understanding systems & interpreting data
  • Accustomed to data input at high level of accuracy
  • Ability to manage high volumes and meeting deadlines
  • Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at a time
  • Customer aware/centric
  • Excel knowledge (including pivot tables and v-lookups)
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Independently motivated
  • Experience in how databases capture information
  • Proven ability to work accurately with large data sets
  • Ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
  • Ability to move from place to place within an office environment
  • Ability to use a computer
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to perform occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (for some positions)

Responsibilities

  • Process contracts according to client policies
  • Prepare service termination processing via amendments
  • Maintain an internal database with pertinent information, including legal documents
  • Assist in preparation and revision of contracts that involve the purchase or sale of goods and services
  • Handle the acquisition, distribution, and store of equipment and supplies
  • Dispose of unclaimed property
  • Participate in proposal planning and administration of contracts
  • Prepare contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements and budgets
  • Track authorizations and correspondence, maintaining detailed and organized files
  • Prepare contract change notices, monitor contractor performance, including the reporting and status of contractor and owner deliverables
  • Maintain an audit file for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, payment schedules
  • Perform closing activities as needed
  • Track payments and deadlines
  • Analyze and mitigate risk
  • Other duties as required

Skills

Contracts Administration
Risk Mitigation
Database Management
Contract Amendments
Proposal Planning
Audit File Maintenance
Payment Tracking
Contract Briefs
Vendor Management
Client Contracts
Equipment Acquisition

Astra

Provides launch services for small satellites

About Astra

Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events

Risks

Going private may limit Astra's access to public capital markets.
Astra faces financial instability due to liquidity crunch and high cost of capital.
Intensifying competition in the small satellite launch market could impact Astra's market share.

Differentiation

Astra offers cost-effective launch services for small satellite payloads.
The company focuses on agile rockets for frequent access to space.
Astra provides online reservations for payload deliveries to various orbits.

Upsides

Growing demand for small satellite constellations aligns with Astra's business model.
U.S. government investment in space technology presents contract opportunities for Astra.
Astra's reusable rocket technology could lead to significant cost reductions.

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