Lead Contract Administrator

FlightSafety International Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International is seeking a Contract Administrator, Lead to manage prime contracts post-award, support proposals, and resolve complex contractual issues with customers and end-users. The role requires extensive knowledge of FAR/DFARS and experience with US government contracts, with leadership over contract teams.

The position emphasizes SME-level contract management, data deliverables, and collaboration with program management and technical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent education, training and experience.
• MBA preferred for advanced contract leadership.
• 10+ years of related experience with US Government or USG prime contractors.

Responsibilities

• Administers prime contracts after award, including day-to-day contact with the customer and performance monitoring.
• Leads preparation of proposals, contract changes, and ancillary documentation.
• Resolves complex contractual issues with customers and end-users.
• Researches FAR/DFARS and agency supplements as required.
• Interfaces with other FlightSafety subsidiaries and manages IWRs.

Skills

Contract management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Communication

Documentation

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent

MBA preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Acrobat

PowerPoint

Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Contract Administrator, Lead is responsible for performance of prime contract administration, including proposal support for both new business and contract changes, and negotiation / definitization of contract change proposals.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs duties at highest level of Contract Administration and management.Consider Subject Matter Expert (SME) within Contracts.
• Administers prime contracts after award, including day-to-day contact with the customer, review and submission of data deliverables, interpretation of contract requirements, performance monitoring, preparation of correspondence and file maintenance.
• Assists with preparation of annotated and/or conformed versions of the contract.
• Resolves complex contractual issues with both the customer and the end-user.
• Participates in the preparation of New Business Proposals, Engineering Change Proposals, and Contract Change Proposals.
• Assists with review of labor, material, subcontract proposals, and travel estimates.
• Prepare contractual correspondence in support of prime and subcontracts.
• Research FAR/DFARS/Agency Supplements and statutes, as required.
• Interfaces with other FSI wholly-owned subsidiaries, including the preparation and administration of Interdivisional Work Requisitions (IWRs).
• Maintains familiarity with on-going technical aspects of the programs and works directly with program management and technical staff.
• Leads projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Leads others to solve complex contractual problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions.
• Travel, as needed.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent in education, training and experience. MBA preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Requires 10+ years of related / relevant experience working contracts with US Government or USG Prime Contractors.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to perform work with minimal guidance of higher-level Contract Administration personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and responsibility.
• Ability to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements.
• Expert knowledge of contract administration.
• Expert skills relative to maintaining detailed documentation of contracting transactions.
• Expert skills using software programs, such as, Outlook, Word, Excel, Acrobat and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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