Contracts Administrator I

Elbit America•Merrimack, NH

21h

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Contract Manager, will develop skills to maintain contracts/subcontracts for various products and services from proposal development through product/service delivery and final closeout of the contract. Participates in proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to develop proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. As part of the business team during contract negotiations with the customer, the Contract Administrator I will observe how experts advise management of contractual rights and obligations and then recommend actions to mitigate contract risk. During contract performance, will learn how to interpret terms and conditions and how to monitor performance against contract requirements and obligations. As part of proposal preparation, may be asked to examine estimates of material, equipment, services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all meet government regulations. Essential functions to be developed and measured include, but are not limited to, producing contractual letters, narratives for contract changes, conducting contract negotiations, contractual interpretation of order requirements and agreements, billing support, upkeep of assigned contract files, and tracking all internal/external contractual obligations. Become knowledgeable and able to implement and maintain the SalesForce software for Elbit Systems; coordinate all data input, assure accuracy, and produce reports as requested. Be responsive to Business Unit and Senior Management requests for information and help align reports for strategic analysis and direction. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is preferred
An associate's degree is required
Entry-level functional experience (using skill set) is required
Entry-level management experience is required
1-3 years of industry experience is required
Extensive organization and time management skills
Must have the ability to prioritize work in a dynamic environment
Strong oral and written communication skills required
Must be proficient with MS Word and Excel
Candidate must be a US person

Nice To Haves

Specific Degree Field Preferred: Business Administration
Working knowledge of SalesForce software
Knowledge of PowerPoint, Project, and Access is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Maintain contracts/subcontracts for various products and services from proposal development through product/service delivery and final closeout of the contract
Participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities
Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and then recommend actions to mitigate contract risk
Interpret terms and conditions and how to monitor performance against contract requirements and obligations
Examine estimates of material, equipment, services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all meet government regulations
Produce contractual letters
Create narratives for contract changes
Conduct contract negotiations
Perform contractual interpretation of order requirements and agreements
Provide billing support
Maintain assigned contract files
Track all internal/external contractual obligations
Implement and maintain the SalesForce software for Elbit Systems
Coordinate all data input, assure accuracy, and produce reports as requested
Be responsive to Business Unit and Senior Management requests for information and help align reports for strategic analysis and direction
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor