Contracts Administrator

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Simsbury (CT); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense seeks a Contracts Administrator to support business segments in contract management. This remote role requires a BA/BS and a minimum of 3 years' experience with complex contracts. Key responsibilities include communication with customers, compliance assurance, and contract negotiation.

Qualifications

• 3 years contracts administration experience with complex contracts.
• Self-starter with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract administration support to market segments.
• Maintain records of contractual commitments and compliance.
• Negotiate terms and monitor contract progress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in business, finance, law, or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

IFS

SAP

Oracle

Job description

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

Job Description

EBAD seeks an accomplished contracts professional for the position Contracts Administrator, reporting to the Contracts Administration Manager. The position will be a remote position.

Responsibilities:

The Contracts Administrator provides contract administration support toone or more market segments within the organization. The Contracts Administrator is tasked with assuring appropriate communication between the company, its customers and regulatory agencies, and maintaining a formal record documenting EBAD’s contractual commitments.In addition, the Contracts Administrator may provide other contract management functions to assure compliance with law, regulations and good business practices.

This position establishes and maintains contractual agreements with aerospace and defense customers that facilitate: 1) clear understanding of commitments, 2) balancing risk between the company and the customer, 3) timely billing and payment, 4) positive customer relations, and 5) accurate communication with the internal organization.

• May execute a variety of contractual actions, including high-dollar, complex contracts.
• Represents the contracts organization with peer organizations and customers to develop plans, organize work, negotiate terms, monitor progress, and resolve problems.
• Serves as a coordinator for various process improvement projects within the department and cross-functionally.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have a BA/BS in business, finance, law, or engineering concentration. A minimum of 3 years Contracts Administration experience to include administration of complex government and commercial contracts. EBAD will train the right candidate. Due to the nature of our business, US Person status is required.

Required experience includes:

• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills suitable for interaction with customers and various levels of senior management
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Capable of dealing with multiple internal and external customers
• Negotiation of contracts terms & conditions and contract pricing
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite software, especially Excel (ability to analyze and present data, create visual tools, etc.)
• Experience in working with IFS, SAP, Oracle or other type of ERP/MRP software strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and related agency supplements, primarily DFARS and NFS

Certification: CFCM, CCCM or CPCM preferred, but not required

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

About Us

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), headquartered in Simsbury, CT with facilities in Moorpark, CA, and Graham, KY is a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

Our capabilities include customized man-portable breaching systems; fully integrated payload system, subsystem or energetic component production; shock tube-based, signal transmission technology integrated with our highly reliable family of detonators; and armored vehicle solutions. EBAD also has extensive satellite/spacecraft and missile/aircraft/launch vehicle manufacturing capabilities for system initiation, signal transfer, separation release, actuation and deployment and flight termination. No matter what the mission, EBAD can provide tailored, customized solutions to address our customers' challenges.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.