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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 3 months ago

Contract Administrator III

Poway California

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $129K/yr

6+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Contract Administrator III is responsible for managing international contracts, including proposal review, contract preparation, negotiation, and administration, while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Reviews bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and customer solicitation requirements

Identifies contract issues and provides leadership in developing solutions

Participates in and may lead negotiating and modifying standard contracts and assists in negotiating and modifying non-standard contracts/subcontracts

Reviews, drafts as necessary, and negotiates terms and conditions of non-disclosure, teaming, license, and memorandum of understanding agreements

Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions

Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on contracts/subcontracts, including export considerations

Maintains, analyzes, updates, and develops various electronic and hard copy records

Makes internal presentations and acts as a contact with customers and outside organizations

Provides direction to assigned professional staff

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Contract administrationInternational contractsNegotiation skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsComputer skillsTeamwork

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in contract administration or a related discipline, along with six or more years of progressive professional experience in contract administration. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Must have a complete understanding of contract principles, theories and concepts and be fully knowledgeable of practices, techniques, and standards

Must be customer focused and possess the ability to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences

Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties

Excellent computer skills

Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required

Experience negotiating and administering international contracts