Contracts Administrator II

Astronautics Corporation of America•Oak Creek, WI

8d•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 position is assigned a set of customers and handles contractual matters with them, provides information about the company’s contractual relationships, and helps ensure compliance with contractual requirements and applicable laws and regulations. This is an onsite position with hybrid flexibility at Astronautics’ headquarters in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The Contracts Administrator 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. The company describes its work environment as collaborative and offers competitive pay, benefits, and professional-growth opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, law, engineering, or another related field from an accredited institution.
At least three years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial and/or government contract terms and conditions, or alternatively, recent coursework and internship work in this area.
In-depth knowledge of complex commercial contract terms, including intellectual property ownership, indemnification, limitation of liability, software licensing, and dispute resolution.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written, 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

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
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 and ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to the company’s 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.
Interact with assigned customers on contractual matters and serve as a source of information about the company’s contractual relationships.