Contract Administrator Sr

The NORDAM Group LLC • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Contract Administrator Sr applies extensive knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices and standards in contract administration for the manufacture of aircraft systems, components, and parts for commercial or government applications. The role develops solutions to complex contract-administration problems, manages customer communications, interprets contractual documents, and advises departments on contractual rights and obligations. It monitors project schedules and budgets, coordinates contract changes, and supports proposal responses and contract negotiations. The position works under general direction, with guidance on expected results and complex problem resolution, and has latitude to determine activities and approaches within moderate to wide parameters.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree in business or a technical discipline; a combination of experience and training may substitute for the education requirement, if applicable.
• 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 such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work more than eight hours per day and five days per week when required.
• For employees working at NORDAM Repair Division, 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 problems involving contract administration, using independent judgment and ingenuity to modify standards and procedures.
• Manage customer communications and serve as a liaison between the company and customers to resolve problems.
• Interpret complex contractual documents and advise relevant departments on contractual rights and obligations.
• Maintain contract status and identify problems and resolutions for management.
• Review customer and vendor correspondence and respond as necessary.
• Chair or attend regular contract status meetings and advise participants about schedule, cost, and technical issues and the impact of non-performance.
• Monitor project personnel activities to ensure projects progress 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.
• May assist with negotiating final contracts, including award, and administer contracts, including final payment approval.
• Perform other duties as required, including assignments in other job classifications and departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior