Contracts Administrator

Knight Aerospace Careers•San Antonio, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

At Knight Aerospace, we offer more than a paycheck—we provide a rewarding career with competitive compensation and valuable benefits designed to support your success. Competitive Pay Overtime Opportunities Affordable Medical Coverage Company-Paid Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Generous PTO Program Paid Holidays Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities Position Summary: The Contracts Administrator will be responsible in establishing and overseeing contractual relationships with customers, partners, subcontractors, and government entities. This will include proposal development to contract closeout, compliance with regulations, negotiating terms, and managing relationships. The Contracts Administrator will represent the Company and its values and will ensure that the expectations of the Company’s customers are exceeded by performing the following:

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, business related degree, or other equivalent industry work experience.
A minimum of three years of experience with contract management or negotiation.
5+ years’ experience in federal government contracting requirements and procurement
Strong contract negotiation and analysis.
Required experience with WAWF, FAR/DFAR
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks within the time requested
Follow regulations and professional ethics.
Respond to existing client inquiries and requests within one business day or less.
Strive to attain realization goals.
Always conduct oneself in a professional manner.
Follow firm procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
Always maintain confidentiality of the firm and its clients.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Maintain accurate and timely records of hours worked.
All other duties as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

Negotiate, manage, and administer all contractual activities related to projects and ensure that technical and business assumptions, limitations, and conditions are included.
Develop agreements covering statements of work (SOW), pricing, delivery schedules, and performance metrics.
Analyze contract provisions to identify potential risks, summarize implications, and make recommended solutions.
Create and modify contract language to capture and implement agreements with customers, partners, and subcontractors.
Manage the review of proposals/offers from other firms for conformity to contract requirements and determine acceptable proposals.
Interact closely with Contract Officers to assure requirements and needs are met.
Provide oversight of Subcontracts and assure compliance.
Manage creation and submission of CDRLs and SDRLs.
Conduct performance evaluations of vendors regarding quality, cost efficiency, and timeliness.
Identify and mitigate risks such as cost overruns, schedule delays, and non-compliance issues.
Resolve contract disputes and claims through effective negotiation and communication.
Interpret program contractual requirements and coordinate legal resource services.
Provide advice regarding contractual rights, obligations, and other contractual matters, such as effective use of resources and legal issues.
Manage the contractual activities for protection and utilization of Intellectual Property in fulfilling contractual obligations.