Contracts Administrator / Program Manager at Venus Aerospace

Tacoma, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

Familiarity with all customer contracts and ability to review orders against contract terms or applicable quotes
Knowledge of contract terms and conditions
Knowledge of contracting policies, PO clauses, PO notes, laws and regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements (DFARS), Export Administration Regulations, and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Effective time management
Passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self-motivated, and problem solver

Responsibilities

Review and enter purchase orders into the ERP system ensuring alignment with established contracts
Manage customer-contract data from execution to extension and through termination
Verify customer orders and change orders comply with PMW’s Estimate and/or LTA/contracts
Verify and enter new customer purchase orders and change orders into ERP
Coordinate with Planning, Estimating, Purchasing Department, and Program Managers, flowing down necessary information from customer purchase orders
Compose and type routine correspondence related to customer purchase orders
Ensure contract review is performed per documented process
Electronically file all reports, purchase orders, and correspondence categorically
Perform weekly Open Order Bounces for Quality Control
Download status files from customer portals
Check customer portals for new customer purchase orders or change orders
Accept/reject customer purchase orders or change orders on customer portal or manually as required
Monitor, perform tasks, and move workflow items in the order entry node
Maintain customer contracts database
Electronically organize and control access to all company contracts (customer or supplier)
Drive action to Program Management ahead of contract expiration for extension or termination processes
Evaluate and process all orders and contracts
Issue sales orders, update sales order changes, determine order changes, and identify contractual exceptions
Determine and analyze cost and pricing data as applicable
Ensure compliance with contracting policies, PO clauses, PO notes, laws, and regulations
Respond promptly to requests from other departments for information or changes from customers
Complete Form F100/F101 for Contract/PO review for new part number awards and schedule/conduct meetings with department managers (Estimating, Purchasing, Eng./Planner, Program Manager, Quality)
Provide reports for job costing analysis for expiring contracts and requests for extension contracts
Attend and participate in staff meetings
Download and review customers' SAP/Min-Max/Forecast/Execution reports and update ERP system
Review RMA requests, issue/create RMA numbers from ERP, and complete Form F801 for QA Manager approval
Maintain and manage user access to EXOSTAR and customer websites
Scan, index, and store purchase orders and PO changes on Docuware

Skills

ERP

Contract Review

Purchase Orders

Change Orders

Program Management

Customer Coordination

Data Entry

Electronic Filing

Quality Control

Customer Portals

Venus Aerospace

Develops hypersonic flight technology for global transport

About Venus Aerospace

Venus Aerospace focuses on improving terrestrial travel by developing hypersonic flight technology. Their main product is a cost-effective engine designed to enable hypersonic speeds, which would allow for global travel in just one hour. This engine aims to connect the world more efficiently and enhance safety during travel. What sets Venus Aerospace apart from competitors is their specific emphasis on hypersonic flight for terrestrial use, rather than space exploration. The company’s goal is to make fast global transport a reality, benefiting a wide range of users, including business travelers, tourists, logistics companies, and governments.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$22.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Competition from Velontra's cost-effective hypersonic engine could undercut market share.

Reliance on experimental 'rotating detonation' engine introduces significant technical risks.

Ambitious 2024 timeline for hypersonic platforms may lead to rushed development and failures.

Differentiation

Venus Aerospace focuses on hypersonic terrestrial travel, unlike most space-focused companies.

The company aims for one-hour global transport, a unique and ambitious goal.

Venus Aerospace's team includes PhDs and rocket scientists, ensuring strong technical expertise.

Upsides

Successful detonation ramjet ignition positions Venus as a leader in hypersonic propulsion.

CEO's appointment to Texas Space Commission enhances influence and access to resources.

Stargazer jet development places Venus at forefront of hypersonic passenger travel race.

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