Contract Administrator – Strategic Agreements

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

This role supports one or more business units in contract management, including review, negotiation, and administration of contracts, export classifications, and customer interfaces to secure award and fulfillment. Under general direction, you will review bids, identify issues, and lead negotiations on standard and non-standard contracts, ensuring adherence to company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration with emphasis in contract administration or related discipline.
• Six or more years of progressive professional experience in contract administration.
• Solid understanding of contract principles, theories and concepts; knowledge of practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Review bids and proposals to ensure compliance with policy and customer requirements.
• Identify contract issues and contribute to solution development.
• Lead or assist in negotiating and modifying standard and non-standard contracts/subcontracts.
• Negotiate terms for NDAs, teaming agreements, licenses, and MOUs.
• Advise management on contractual rights and obligations; interpret terms and conditions.
• Track regulatory changes and export considerations impacting contracts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

Independent work

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration with emphasis in contract administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Under general direction, this position is responsible for supporting one or more business units in the management of contracts. Areas of responsibility include proposal 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. Represents the organization as the primary administrative contact on assigned contracts.

DUTIES AND 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.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job 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 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; and,
• 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.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 73,700 - 128,780