Senior Contracts Administrator

Saab•Orlando, FL

4d•$80,900 - $101,100•Onsite

About The Position

Saab, Inc., in Orlando, FL is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Senior Contracts Administrator. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of industry practices and demonstrate experience working with U.S. Government contracts governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS. Experience with commercial and international customers is highly preferred, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively engage with both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, or a Master's degree/JD with 3+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to draft modified/revised language for terms and conditions in response to an RFP.
Working to expert knowledge of contracting concepts, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement).
Demonstrated proactive contract management experience.
Excellent internal and external negotiation skills.
Strong presentation, leadership, and team-building skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial and international customers is highly preferred.
Professional certification (CCCM, CFCM, CPCM).
Experience working with U.S. Government international customers.
Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
Familiarity with Oracle, SharePoint, and JIRA.
Experience mentoring or training junior contracts professionals.

Responsibilities

Draft moderate to complex, non-routine contractual instruments.
Apply expert-level knowledge of contracting concepts, the Uniform Commercial Code, public contract acquisition law and regulations, and relevant international contract law.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Coordinate and manage contract volume in support of major or complex proposals.
Review complex domestic, international, and commercial proposals for compliance with RFP requirements, with emphasis on identifying and mitigating proposal and execution risk.
Draft and revise contract language, including terms and conditions, in response to RFP requirements.
Determine appropriate flow-down provisions for subcontracts and material procurement.
Lead and support negotiation activities, including serving as negotiation lead for less complex efforts and acting as “closer” on more complex negotiations as required.
Utilize independent judgment and creativity to resolve complex contract issues.
Prepare complex contractual documentation for review by legal counsel, business units, and corporate stakeholders.
Participate in and contribute to process improvements and work instruction development prior to implementation.
Collaborate effectively with senior corporate leadership, customer and supplier executive management, and public agency executives.
Develop and support competitive proposal development efforts.
Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to less experienced contracts professionals, supporting skill development within the function.
Communicate results clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.