Contract Administrator V

General Atomics; Poway (CA); Presencial; USD 119.000 - 208.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a senior contract administrator to support one or more business units in contract management.

Responsibilities include proposal and contract review, negotiation, export classification, and interfacing with customers as the primary contract contact. The role requires a bachelor's in business administration with contract administration emphasis and 8+ years of experience.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; 15+ years of progressive contract administration experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of contract principles, theories, and regulations.
• Customer-focused with ability to develop innovative solutions for complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Review bids and proposals for policy and customer requirements.
• Negotiate and modify standard and non-standard contracts.
• Advise management on rights and obligations and interpret terms.
• Lead contract staff and coordinate multiple work phases.

Conocimientos

Contract principles

Negotiation

Communication skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Independent work

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business administration (contract administration)

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

57822BR

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 consultative direction, this position is responsible for supporting one or more business units in the management of contracts. Areas of responsibility include proposal review, contract review, negotiation, and administration, verifying export classification and foreign restrictions, and customer interface to provide for contract administration in accordance with company policy. Reviews, interprets, recommends, and negotiates contractual terms and conditions and participates in developing policies, procedures, and standard practices 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; determines the applicability of complex government laws and regulations to the company's contracts.
• Reviews and analyzes Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements, and prepares and submits compliant, competitive proposals.
• Identifies contract issues and responds to a variety of unusually complex inquiries while providing leadership in developing innovative solutions.
• Leads negotiating and modifying standard contracts and negotiates and modifies non-standard contracts.
• Reviews 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.
• May participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customer representatives.
• Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on contracts, including export considerations.
• Maintains, analyzes, updates, and develops various electronic and hard copy records.
• Makes internal and external presentations as required and acts as primary contact with customers and outside organizations.
• Provide direction to professional or technical staff on contract matters
• Participates in the selection, development, and training of contract 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 fifteen or more years of progressive professional experience in contract administration. Equivalent professional contract experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have a thorough understanding of contract principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices, techniques, and standards.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
• the ability to develop innovative solutions to a variety of unusually complex problems;
• excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences;
• excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, senior managers, customers and other senior external parties;
• the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate multiple work phases;
• the ability to lead less experienced professional employees; and,
• excellent computer skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance (Secret).

Job Category:

Contracts/Sub Contracts/Purchasing

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

118,500

Pay Range High:

207,750

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.