Contracts Administrator

Knight Aerospace Careers•San Antonio, TX

6d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Contracts Administrator establishes and oversees contractual relationships with customers, partners, subcontractors, and government entities. The role covers proposal development through contract closeout, regulatory compliance, negotiation of terms, and relationship management. The Contracts Administrator represents the Company and its values and works to exceed customer expectations. The position negotiates, manages, and administers project contracts; develops agreements covering statements of work, pricing, delivery schedules, and performance metrics; reviews contract provisions for risk; and creates or modifies contract language. It also oversees proposal reviews, subcontract compliance, contract data submissions, vendor performance evaluations, risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and contractual matters involving legal resources and intellectual property. This is a full-time position. The work may require sitting or standing and walking for long periods throughout the day. Knight Aerospace may cross-train team members in various areas of the company. The listed salary range is $75,000–$80,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, or equivalent industry work experience.
At least three years of experience in contract management or negotiation.
Five or more years of experience with federal government contracting requirements and procurement.
Strong contract negotiation and analysis skills.
Experience with WAWF and FAR/DFAR is required.
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Negotiate, manage, and administer contractual activities related to projects, ensuring 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 recommend solutions.
Create and modify contract language to capture and implement agreements with customers, partners, and subcontractors.
Review proposals and offers from other firms for conformity to contract requirements and determine which proposals are acceptable.
Work closely with Contract Officers to ensure requirements and needs are met.
Oversee subcontracts and ensure compliance.
Manage the creation and submission of CDRLs and SDRLs.
Evaluate vendors’ performance regarding quality, cost efficiency, and timeliness.
Identify and mitigate risks, including cost overruns, schedule delays, and non-compliance issues.
Resolve contract disputes and claims through negotiation and communication.
Interpret program contractual requirements and coordinate legal resource services.
Advise on contractual rights, obligations, resource use, and legal issues.
Manage contractual activities concerning the protection and utilization of intellectual property in fulfilling contractual obligations.
Meet engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks within requested timelines.
Respond to existing client inquiries and requests within one business day or less.
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, regular attendance, punctuality, and accurate and timely records of hours worked.
Follow regulations, professional ethics, and firm procedures; perform other duties as assigned by management.