Contract Administrator

Overview

This position supports one or more business units in the management of contracts under limited direction. Responsibilities include proposal review, contract preparation, negotiation, and administration. The role also includes verifying export classification and foreign restrictions, and serving as the primary administrative contact with customers to support contract award and fulfillment in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities

• Review bids and proposals to ensure alignment with company policy and customer solicitation requirements.
• Identify contract issues and respond to complex inquiries, providing leadership in developing innovative solutions.
• Participate in, and may lead, negotiations and modifications of standard contracts; assist with negotiations and modifications of non-standard contracts.
• Review drafts and negotiate terms and conditions for non-disclosure, teaming, license, and memorandum of understanding agreements.
• Advise management on contractual rights and obligations and interpret contractual terms and conditions.
• May participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customer representatives.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on contracts, including export considerations.
• Maintain, analyze, update, and develop electronic and hard-copy records.
• Deliver presentations as required and act as a primary contact with customers and outside organizations.
• Provide direction to professional or technical staff on contract matters.
• May participate in the selection, development, and training of contract staff.
• Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the organization.
• Work safely in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in contract administration or a related discipline, along with ten or more years of progressive professional experience in contract administration. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Thorough understanding of contract principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, with experience applying those practices, techniques, and standards broadly.
• Customer-focused with the ability to:
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex problems
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, including presentation skills for documenting and reporting findings and new concepts to varied audiences
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers, and external parties
  • Organize, schedule, and coordinate multiple work phases
  • Lead less experienced professional employees
  • Use computers effectively (working knowledge of SAP is desirable)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A cover letter submitted with the resume is desired.

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary Range: 90,500 - 155,375

Location

• Not specified in the provided job description.