Contract Specialist Senior

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GAC Savannah At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission. As a Contract Specialist Senior, you will play a critical role in supporting and administering complex contractual agreements while helping protect Gulfstream's business interests. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can independently manage contractual activities, mitigate risk, and collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful contract execution and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the role.
Three years of contract administration or customer account administration experience.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience identifying contractual risks and recommending appropriate solutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience comprehending and drafting real estate leases.
Experience abstracting lease clauses and interpreting contractual language.
Must be able to identify potential areas of contract administration conflict and recommend appropriate courses of action.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with FAA regulations and aircraft export regulations is preferred.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree preferred.
Law Degree (JD) preferred
Experience comprehending and drafting real estate leases preferred
Familiar with applicable FAA and aircraft export regulations, preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and administer contractual documents in accordance with established processes and company policies.
Support and participate in contract negotiations, serving as a primary point of contact for contractual matters during contract performance.
Monitor contract compliance, identify potential risks or issues, and recommend corrective actions to ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
Coordinate with internal teams and external parties, including attorneys, escrow agents, financing companies, and customers, to facilitate successful contract execution.
Ensure agreements and related documentation are completed by appropriate personnel and aligned with business objectives and operating schedules.
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on contractual requirements, documentation, and processes.
Develop and implement improvements to contracting policies, procedures, and best practices to support evolving business requirements.
Assist in training and mentoring Contract Coordinators and Contract Specialists through knowledge sharing and skill development initiatives.
Maintain accurate contractual records, reports, and documentation.
Support special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
In accordance with approved processes and procedures, prepare assigned contractual documents as assigned and/or as requested.
In accordance with established guidelines and management direction, support or participate in the negotiation of contractual commitments when assigned and act as a primary point of contact regarding contractual issues during performance of the contract.
Maintain continuous surveillance of the contract and anticipate/identify/monitor potential areas of difficulty; recommend corrective actions to be taken to ensure conformance with contract obligations.
Ensure that contractual risks identified during contract performance are evaluated, assessed, and approved by the appropriate internal and external personnel.
In accordance with established processes and procedures, proactively ensure agreements and related documents are performed by appropriate personnel within the company consistent with established operating schedules and company policies and objectives.
Working independently or with a Contract Manager, interact in a timely manner with customers to identify, recommend, and implement solutions for potential contractual issues; provide subject-matter expertise and assistance to prepare documentation and checklists, and coordinate with customers and outside parties (attorneys, escrow agents, and financing companies, for example) as necessary; and ensure customer satisfaction with the contracting process, and contract performance.
Proactively assist in developing and implementing new/improving existing policies and practices to address changing internal and external contracting requirements.
Promote the growth of Contract Coordinators and Contract Specialists by assisting in training, to include preparation and conduct of skill development training information and/or materials.
Maintain accurate computer generated records and maintain various other reports as required.
Share technical knowledge and experience with other employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.