Contracts Administrator

NORTH WIND SYSTEMS LLC•St. Paul, MN

2d•$70,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Contracts Administrator serves as the primary contact for contract administration throughout the contract life cycle across various contract types and arrangements. The role collaborates with teams on proposal preparation, contract negotiation, reporting requirements, change orders, and contract closeout procedures. It also provides guidance and support on contract requirements to cross-functional teams and maintains employee training programs for contract compliance. The role supports North Wind’s work advancing hypersonic technologies through research, system development, and flight testing. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. North Wind supports a safe and drug-free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five or more years of experience in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with full life-cycle government and commercial contract management and contract types such as CPFF, FFP, and T&M.
Familiarity with government contracts, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
Working knowledge of U.S. export control and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Excellent business judgment and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to solve problems and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Motivated self-starter able to work well in a team setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
Five or more years of experience in a related discipline.
Experience with full life-cycle government and commercial contract management and contract types such as CPFF, FFP, and T&M.
Familiarity with FAR and DFARS.
Working knowledge of U.S. export control and ITAR.

Responsibilities

Prepare proposals and customer correspondence in accordance with commercial and Government requirements.
Review and negotiate terms and conditions applicable to orders and other services provided by North Wind.
Review and execute non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, certifications, and other contract-related documents.
Manage contract compliance areas and requirements in accordance with federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
Manage contract reporting and associated plans, including financial reporting, small business plans, and the government property system.
Provide contract closeout and financial documents.
Manage contract milestones and deliverables to ensure contract commitments are achieved.
Oversee government delivery requirements and commercial and foreign regulations.
Analyze and apply controls including CUI and U.S. export laws and regulations, including EAR and ITAR.
Provide guidance and support related to contract requirements to cross-functional areas.
Manage multiple critical internal and external deadlines, including short-turn requirements.
Maintain company training programs for employee contract compliance.