CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR SR

The NORDAM Group•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Applies extensive knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices and standards to administer contracts related to manufacturing aircraft systems, components, and parts for commercial or government applications. Works under general direction, with guidance on expected results and complex problem resolution, and latitude to determine activities and approaches within moderate to wide parameters. The role may also perform duties in other job classifications and departments as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical discipline, or an applicable combination of experience and training in place of the education requirement.
Seven years of related experience and/or training.
Communicate effectively through electronic media and in written and verbal forms.
Make telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and deliver formal presentations to small or large groups.
Operate standard office equipment and use standard software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Be able to work more than eight hours per day and five days per week, if required.
For work at the NORDAM Repair Division, be able to ascend and descend stairs.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree.
Additional postgraduate legal training or a Juris Doctor degree.

Responsibilities

Develop solutions to complex contract-administration problems using independent judgment and ingenuity, modifying standards and procedures as needed.
Manage customer communications and act as a liaison between the company and customers to resolve problems.
Interpret complex contractual documents and advise relevant departments about contractual rights and obligations.
Maintain contract status, identify problems and resolutions, and review and respond to customer and vendor correspondence as necessary.
Chair or attend regular contract status meetings and advise participants about schedule, cost, and technical issues, including the impact of non-performance.
Monitor project personnel activities to ensure progress stays on schedule and within budget; review status reports and modify schedules or plans as required.
Prepare routine and special contract status and project reports for management, clients, or others.
Receive, coordinate, and interpret customer-requested changes to current contracts.
Represent the company and negotiate contract changes and amendments with customers.
Review and coordinate responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring departmental responses comply with RFP requirements.
Assist with negotiating final contracts, including award, and administer contracts, including final approval of payment.
Perform other duties as required, including assignments in other job classifications or departments.