Contracts Specialist

ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION•Los Alamitos, CA

2d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, provide contracts administration and management support in the following key focus areas: proposing, negotiation recommendations, contract changes, responding to customer correspondence, interfacing with internal and external customers on contractual matters, flowing down contractual requirements to various organizations and providing contract support to ensure successful contract execution and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent education and experience
5-7 years of experience in review, negotiation, preparation and administration of major Government, Commercial, International, Military and Defense proposals and contracts related to the manufacture of products.
Experience and knowledge of ITAR/EAR rules and regulations as established by the US Government
Working knowledge of FARS, DFARS and related US Government contracting regulations
Ability to read, analyze and interpret contracts
Experience and skills in negotiating pricing and contractual terms and conditions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to work with limited supervision
Proven ability to multi-task, manage multiple accounts/projects, while being flexible to changing priorities
Ability to prioritize, meet critical deadlines and work in fast paced environment
Strong administrative skills: organization, time management, planning and problem solving
High level of motivation and sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
Certification in Contract Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform contracts function as directed by Vice President, Contracts
Professionally and accurately manage customer RFP/RFQs in such a manner as to capture business, providing the customer with quality proposals, meeting customer requirements, and minimizing risk to the Company
Ensure all quotations are substantiated with proper backup (e.g., customer requests, Company basis for quotations and actual submittal documentation, negotiation notes, and final pricing agreements).
Lead major proposal activity.
Create and submit proposals and quotations to customers
Review, analyze and compile summary of risk terms and conditions for management review and in support of potential negotiations
Support the Customer Service department to review customer terms and conditions on purchase orders; provide guidance to the Customer Service department on contractual matters
Adopt process improvements within contracts organization, understand policies and procedures to manage the risks and liabilities of the Company
Ensure contract files and supporting documents are maintained and updated
Monitor and track contract amendments and pricing escalation requirements
Review, execute and maintain NDAs, PIAs, Reps and Certs and other types of customer agreements