Contracts Administrator II

Elbit America•Fort Worth, TX

11d

About The Position

The Contracts Administrator II is a mid-level position working under the guidance of a Contracts Manager. Responsibilities include proposal preparation, contract administration, and customer interactions to ensure proper contract fulfillment in line with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The Contracts Administrator II will interpret contract terms and conditions and monitor performance against contract requirements and obligations. Under the direction of a Contract Manager, applies skills to manage contracts for various products and services, covering all stages from proposal development to delivery and final closeout. Participates in proposal preparation, supports contract negotiations, handles contract administration, and manages customer contact activities to ensure proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Advises management of contractual rights and obligations during negotiations with customers, and recommends actions to mitigate contract risk as part of the business team. Interprets contract terms and conditions and monitors performance against contract requirements and obligations during contract execution. Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with government regulations during proposal preparation. Essential functions include producing contractual letters, narratives for contract changes, participating in contract negotiations, interpreting order requirements and agreements, providing billing support, maintaining assigned contract files, and tracking all internal/external contractual obligations. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

3-5 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required
1-3 years of industry experience is required
Knowledge of and experience with Government Contracting
Knowledge of and experience with Contract Terms and Conditions (FAR & DFAR)
Previous experience with negotiation process
Strong oral and written communication skills
Team player with good interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently when needed
Financial understanding of rate structures and pricing strategies
Demonstrated ability to handle complex contractual agreements

Responsibilities

Manage contracts for various products and services, covering all stages from proposal development to delivery and final closeout.
Participate in proposal preparation.
Support contract negotiations.
Handle contract administration.
Manage customer contact activities to ensure proper contract fulfillment.
Advise management of contractual rights and obligations during negotiations with customers.
Recommend actions to mitigate contract risk.
Interpret contract terms and conditions.
Monitor performance against contract requirements and obligations.
Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness.
Ensure compliance with government regulations during proposal preparation.
Produce contractual letters and narratives for contract changes.
Interpret order requirements and agreements.
Provide billing support.
Maintain assigned contract files.
Track all internal/external contractual obligations.
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.