Contracts Administrator

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company • Simsbury, CT

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About The Position

EBAD seeks an accomplished contracts professional for the position Contracts Administrator, reporting to the Supervisor of Contracts Administration/Export Compliance. The position will be located in: Simsbury, CT (on-site, remote or hybrid). The Contracts Administrator provides contract management and administration support to the organization. The Contracts Administrator is tasked with assuring appropriate communication between the company, its customers and regulatory agencies, and maintaining a formal record documenting EBAD’s contractual commitments. In addition, the Contracts Administrator may provide other contract management functions to assure compliance with law, regulations and good business practices. The ultimate goal of the position is to establish and maintain contractual agreements with customers that facilitate: 1) clear understanding of commitments, 2) balancing risk between the company and the customer, 3) timely billing and payment, 4) positive customer relations, and 5) accurate communication with the internal organization. May execute a variety of contractual actions, including high-dollar, complex contracts. Represents the contracts organization with peer organizations and customers to develop plans, organize work, negotiate terms, monitor progress, and resolve problems. Serves as a team leader for projects or work areas. Participates in the planning, organizing, monitoring, and assessment of work.

Requirements

• BA/BS in business, finance, law, or engineering concentration.
• Minimum of 3 years Contracts Administration experience, including administration of both complex government and commercial contracts.
• US Person is required due to the nature of the business.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills suitable for interaction with customers and various levels of management.
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of dealing with multiple internal and external customers.
• Experience in negotiating contracts terms & conditions, as well as pricing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Proficient with IFS, SAP, Oracle or other type of ERP/MRP software is preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and related agency supplements, primarily DFARS and NFS.

Nice To Haves

• Certification: CFCM, CCCM or CPCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides contract management and administration support to the organization.
• Assures appropriate communication between the company, its customers and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains a formal record documenting EBAD’s contractual commitments.
• Establishes and maintains contractual agreements with customers.
• Balances risk between the company and the customer.
• Ensures timely billing and payment.
• Fosters positive customer relations.
• Communicates accurately with the internal organization.
• Executes a variety of contractual actions, including high-dollar, complex contracts.
• Represents the contracts organization with peer organizations and customers.
• Develops plans, organizes work, negotiates terms, monitors progress, and resolves problems.
• Serves as a team leader for projects or work areas.
• Participates in the planning, organizing, monitoring, and assessment of work.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree