What are the responsibilities and job description for the Government Property Administrator position at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions?
Job Description
Position Overview
The Government Property Administrator is responsible for managing, tracking, and ensuring compliant use of all Government Furnished Property (GFP), Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) in accordance with FAR Part 45, DFARS, and company policies. This role ensures accurate property records, supports audits, and maintains a compliant property management system throughout the asset lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Property Management & Compliance
Required Qualifications
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
EEO Is The Law
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
Position Overview
The Government Property Administrator is responsible for managing, tracking, and ensuring compliant use of all Government Furnished Property (GFP), Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) in accordance with FAR Part 45, DFARS, and company policies. This role ensures accurate property records, supports audits, and maintains a compliant property management system throughout the asset lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Property Management & Compliance
- Maintain accountability for all government-owned property assigned to the company.
- Ensure compliance with FAR 45, DFARS 252.245, and DCMA Contractor Property Management System Audit (CPMSA) requirements.
- Oversee receipt, identification, tagging, storage, movement, and disposition of government property.
- Maintain accurate records in the approved property management system (e.g., SAP, Sunflower, AssetWorks, eQuip).
- Conduct periodic inventories, reconciliations, and audits of government property.
- Prepare for and support DCMA audits, internal audits, and customer reviews.
- Investigate and document Loss, Damage, or Destruction (LDD) incidents; prepare required reports.
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation for property lifecycle events.
- Generate reports for internal stakeholders, contracting officers, and government representatives.
- Coordinate property transfers, reutilization, and disposition activities.
- Support contract closeout by ensuring all property is accounted for and properly dispositioned.
- Review contract requirements to identify property clauses and ensure compliance from award to closeout.
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Contracts, Program Management, Finance, and Operations.
- Provide training and guidance to internal teams on government property requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for government property matters.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2–5 years of experience in government property administration or asset management.
- Working knowledge of FAR Part 45, DFARS, and government property lifecycle requirements.
- Experience with property management systems (SAP, Sunflower, or similar).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to interpret contract clauses and regulatory requirements.
- CPPS or CPPA certification (NPMA).
- Experience supporting DCMA audits or Contractor Property Management System
- Experience with inventory control systems (WASP / eQuip)
- Background in aerospace, defense, or federal contracting environments.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems.
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- High integrity and commitment to compliance
- Office or hybrid environment depending on local policy
- Occasional travel may be required for audits, inventories, or program support
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Education Reimbursement
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
EEO Is The Law
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.