Contracts Administrator I

Astronautics-Corporation-of-America-; Oak Creek (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronautics Corporation of America seeks a Contracts Administrator to review, analyze, negotiate, and draft complex commercial and government contracts for domestic and international customers. You will manage a portfolio of customers and advise on contractual requirements, certifications, and terms.

The role is onsite at our Oak Creek headquarters with hybrid flexibility; report to the Vice President of Contracts Administration. Strong writing, communication, and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience with complex commercial agreements via internships, post-graduate roles, or legal roles.
• Excellent written and oral communication; a writing sample will be required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• U.S. person as defined under U.S. export regulations.
• Familiarity with export regulations and FAR.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate complex commercial and government contracts with domestic and foreign customers.
• Assist in the administration of the export compliance program and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support the preparation of business proposals, including certifications, representations, and terms and conditions.
• Administer the execution of contracts and purchase orders with customers.
• Analyze contractual terms and monitor performance against contracts.
• Advise on business issues relating to contractual requirements.
• Utilize and manage customer orders in an ERP database.

Skills

MS Office

Written & verbal communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Export regulations familiarity

ERP systems

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a Contracts Administrator. In this position, you will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, negotiating, and drafting contracts for business pursuits, development programs, and product orders. You will also be assigned responsibility for a set of customers with whom you will interact on contractual matters. You will be a source of information on the company’s contractual relationships with customers, and you will ensure compliance with contractual requirements and applicable laws and regulations.

This onsite position with hybrid flexibility is located at our headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. You will report to the Vice President of Contracts Administration.

How You Will Do It:

• Review and negotiate complex commercial and government contracts with domestic and foreign customers.
• Assist in the administration of the export compliance program. Ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to Astronautics’ contractual relationships with customers.
• Support the preparation of business proposals, including certifications, representations, and terms and conditions.
• Administer the execution of contracts and purchase orders with customers.
• Analyze contractual terms and monitor Astronautics and customers’ performance against contracts.
• Advise on business issues relating to contractual requirements.
• Utilize and manage customer orders in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) database.

What We Look For:

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Demonstrated experience with complex commercial agreements, gained through an internship, post-graduate position, or other practical legal experience.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. (A writing sample will be required).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.’
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined under U.S. export regulations.
• Familiarity with export regulations.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

Who We Are:

We are a team that designs computers, displays and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Astronautics, headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Location(s)

135 West Forest Hill Avenue, Oak Creek , Wisconsin 53154 , United States