Contracts Administrator I

Astronautics Corp of America•Oak Creek, WI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Astronautics is seeking a Contracts Administrator to review, analyze, negotiate, and draft contracts for business pursuits, development programs, and product orders. The role is assigned a set of customers and serves as a source of information about the company’s contractual relationships with them, helping ensure compliance with contractual requirements and applicable laws and regulations. The position is based onsite at Astronautics’ headquarters in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, with hybrid flexibility, and reports to the Vice President of Contracts Administration. Astronautics designs, develops, and manufactures secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Its products include flight and engine displays, connected-aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified airborne servers. The company describes its environment as collaborative and offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Demonstrated experience with complex commercial agreements, gained through an internship, post-graduate position, or other practical legal experience.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; a writing sample is required.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Must be a U.S. person as defined under U.S. export regulations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with export regulations.
Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Review and negotiate complex commercial and government contracts with domestic and foreign customers.
Assist in administering the export compliance program.
Ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to Astronautics’ contractual relationships with customers.
Support preparation of business proposals, including certifications, representations, and terms and conditions.
Administer execution of contracts and purchase orders with customers.
Analyze contractual terms and monitor Astronautics’ and customers’ performance against contracts.
Advise on business issues relating to contractual requirements.
Provide interdepartmental support.
Utilize and manage customer orders in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) database.