Senior Contract Administrator

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 89,180 - 155,825; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace systems company is seeking a Contract Administrator to manage contracts and support one or more business units. Responsibilities include proposal generation, contract preparation, negotiation, and administration. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in business administration and at least six years of experience in contract administration. Strong skills in problem-solving, communication, and understanding of Government contract principles are essential. This full-time position offers a salary range of $89,180 - $155,825.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in contract administration or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of progressive professional experience in contract administration.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR.

Responsibilities

• Support management of contracts for business units.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts.
• Provide leadership in contract issue resolution.

Skills

Government contract principles

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Job description

Overview

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Administrator to join our team in Poway, CA! Under general direction, this position is responsible for supporting one or more business units in the management of contracts. Areas of responsibility include proposal generation and review, contract preparation, negotiation, and administration, verifying export classification and foreign restrictions, and customer interface to provide for contract award and fulfillment in accordance with company policy. Reviews, interprets, recommends, and negotiates contractual terms and conditions and interprets established policies, procedures, and standard practices to develop proactive plans to ensure contract activities achieve desired objectives and timetables.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews, interprets, recommends, and negotiates contractual terms and conditions and interprets established policies, procedures, and standard practices to develop proactive plans to ensure contract activities achieve desired objectives and timetables.
• 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 active proposals, 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.

Qualifications

• 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 Government contract principles, theories and concepts and be fully knowledgeable of practices, techniques, and standards including FAR and DFAR.
• 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; and,
• excellent computer technical skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 89,180 - 155,825