First Tek, Inc. · 23 hours ago
Contracts Administrator Senior
First Tek, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Administrator Senior to administer assigned contracts of moderate scope and complexity. The role involves ensuring fulfillment of contractual obligations, negotiating pricing and terms, and monitoring contract performance.
Information TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Administers specialized and/or major contracts by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements, including those issued against Basic Contract Agreements and/or Long-Term Agreements
Determines technically and commercially compliant proposal packages of diverse scope and complexity for major customers in response to customer and contract requirements
Initiates bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions
Develops responses to requests for proposal (RFP) of difficult scope and complexity by reviewing bid process procedures, reviewing material, test, and other requirements, and preparing appropriate responses
Prepares and submits complex proposals
Negotiates complex contract requirements in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies
Negotiates price, terms and conditions, deliveries, and other business issues within the scope of responsibility
Ensures contract provisions are clear and in compliance with company policy
Investigates and resolves claims or complaints by collecting and analyzing information
Coordinates with relevant functions on technical and/or quality issues, data requirements, and other business issues as applicable
Monitors contract performance by determining compliance to contract requirements and determining the need for amendments or extensions to the contract
Determines when customer-directed changes are out of scope
May be responsible for division or site export compliance administration and training to ensure that the company data and intellectual property meet all regulatory requirements
Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses
Analyzes proposed changes in methods and/or materials
Acts as the point of contact with the customer on assigned contracts and participates in customer presentations
Maintains current professional and technical knowledge and may participate in professional associations (e.g., The National Contract Management Association, NCMA, or the International Association of Commercial Contract Management)
Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements; and advises management on necessary actions
May provide guidance to others in contracts, a related function, or a business team
Acts as the prime contact on high-level projects
Shares specialized knowledge with others; trains and mentors less experienced employees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of progressive experience
Thorough knowledge of contract administration principles, industry practices, regulations, and policies
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to contract administration and government contracting, if applicable
Maintains a thorough knowledge of corporate and division policies and administrative procedures
Proficient in the use of standard business applications software and specialized in-house and customer systems
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and contracts and recommend changes to procedures
Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain the best prices and terms on products, materials, and services
Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, customers, and top management
Due to the nature of the role and the secure government programs at our site, access to this role requires that the candidate be a US Citizen, Dual citizenship is not permitted
Looking for someone who has 5+ years of experience with contracts, proposals, pricing, in a manufacturing/parts/supplies type of setting
Preferred
Contract management certification preferred (e.g., National Contract Management Association (NCMA); International Association of Commercial Contract Management (IACCM) unless JD or MBA
Training from a professional organization in export control (e.g., Export Compliance Training Institute (ECTI) preferred
Company
First Tek, Inc.
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