Contracts Administrator

Belcan Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Benefits

401(k) Plan

On-the-job training

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Referral program

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in North Hollywood, CA seeks a Contracts Administrator to manage moderate scope contracts, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Responsibilities include bid support, performance analysis, and coordination with internal teams to meet delivery schedules while maintaining proper pricing and terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline.
• Contract management certification preferred or in process.
• 1-2 years of contract management experience.
• Knowledge of contract administration principles, regulations, and policies.
• Proficiency with standard business software and in-house systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contract terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Administers contracts by analyzing performance requirements and PO terms.
• Determines compliant proposal packages and cost estimates for moderate scope.
• Initiates bid process and develops responses to RFPs; prepares proposals.
• Negotiates contracts within policy; clarifies terms and delivers to customers.
• Investigates claims, coordinates with functions on technical and quality issues.
• Monitors financial performance and delivery status; recommends amendments.
• Acts as customer contact on assigned contracts and supports export compliance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Contract management certification (preferred)

1-2 years of contract management experience

Job description

Job Title: Contracts Administrator
Pay Rate: $28 - $30/hr.
Location: North Hollywood, CA
Area Code: 213
ZIP Code: 91605
Shift: 1st Shift: 7-4pm or 8-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Start Date: Right Away

Benefits

• Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• On the job training / cross-training
• Life Insurance, disability insurance, and voluntary life insurance for family members available.
• Accident and critical illness insurance optional.
• Scheduled performance reviews
• Referral program

Position Summary

Administers contracts for products of moderate scope and complexity to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations. Defines requirements, generates proposals, monitors performance, negotiates pricing and terms, and ensures compliance with contract requirements.

Essential Functions

1. Administers moderately complex contracts by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements including those issued against Basic Contract Agreements and/or Long-Term Agreements. Analyses include performance to delivery schedules, pricing, terms and conditions and other contract provisions.
2. Determines technically and commercially compliant proposal packages of moderate scope and complexity in response to contract or customer requirements. Evaluates performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimates of costs of material, equipment, and labor hours.
3. Initiates the bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions such as performance requirements, delivery schedules, and cost estimates. Develops responses to moderately complex requests for proposal (RFP) by reviewing bid process procedures, reviewing material, test and other requirements, and preparing appropriate responses. Prepares and submits proposals.
4. Negotiates contracts of moderate scope and complexity in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies. Negotiates price, terms and conditions, deliveries, and other business issues within scope of responsibility. Ensures contract provisions are clear and conform to company policy.
5. 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 as applicable.
6. Monitors contract financial performance and delivery status and determines the need for contract amendments or extensions. Determines when customer directed changes are out-of-scope.
7. Acts as the point of contact with the customer on assigned contracts and participates in customer presentations.
8. Supports export compliance administration or represent the site or division for implementation of export compliance actions.
9. 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).
10. Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions.
11. Utilizes lean principles to develop and implement standard work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline. Contract management certification preferred or in process is preferred. 1-2 years of Contract management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through two or more years of experience in contract administration or a directly related field.
• Knowledge of contract administration principles, industry practices, regulations, and policies. Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to contract administration and government procurement, 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 work within general work objectives regarding projects and team goals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and moderately complex contract terms and conditions, 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 effectively negotiate contracts to obtain the best prices and most favorable terms and conditions for follow‑on requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.