Senior Contract Administrator

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a world leader in remote aircraft and surveillance systems, seeks a senior contract administrator.

You will support business units in contract management, review proposals, negotiate terms, and interface with customers to ensure compliant contract execution. The role requires deep knowledge of contract principles, export controls, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams; DoD clearance is a consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business admin with contract administration emphasis; 15+ years experience.
• Strong understanding of contract principles and regulations; broad application.

Responsibilities

• Review bids and proposals for policy compliance and customer requirements.
• Review RFP requirements and prepare compliant, competitive proposals.
• Lead negotiations and modify standard and non-standard contracts.
• Advise on contractual rights, obligations, and terms interpretations.
• Maintain records and serve as primary contact with customers and external parties.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and export controls.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal & leadership

Project coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (contract administration)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Job Summary

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 have 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 Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 118,500 - 207,750