Sr. Contracts Administrator
Company: Elbit Systems of America
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Company Description
At Elbit Systems of America (ESA), we spend our days working on
exciting and meaningful innovative solutions that protect and save
lives. From providing solutions for our warfighters and commercial
pilots, to providing lifesaving medical instrumentation and
homeland security technologies, the employees of Elbit Systems of
America understand the value of their work and why we do what we do
each and every day. We are looking for extraordinary people to join
us in making a difference in the lives of others.
Job Description
The Sr. Contract Administrator is a mid-level position that will
work under the direction of a Contracts Manager and will be
involved with activities required for developing and maintaining
contracts or subcontracts for various products and services from
proposal development through product/service delivery and then
final closeout of the contract. This person will have the skills to
conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract
administration, and customer contact activities. This person will
provide for the proper contract fulfillment in accordance with
company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
The Sr. Contract Administrator will have the ability to interpret
terms and conditions of a contract as well as monitoring
performance against contract requirements and obligations.
Responsibilities:
- Under direction of a Contract Manager, will apply the skills to
maintain contracts/subcontracts for various products and services
from proposal development through product/service delivery and
final closeout of the contract.
- Participates in proposal preparation, contract negotiation,
contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure
proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies,
legal requirements, and customer specifications.
- The Sr. Contract Administrator, as part of the business team,
during contract negotiations with the customer will advise
management of contractual rights and obligations and then recommend
actions to mitigate contract risk.
- During contract performance, the Sr. Contract Administrator
will interpret terms and conditions and monitor the performance
against contract requirements and obligations.
- As part of the proposal preparation process, the Sr. Contract
Administrator will examine estimates of material, equipment
services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery
schedules for accuracy, completeness and ensures that it meets the
requirements of government regulations.
- Essential functions include, but not limited to, producing
contractual correspondence, narratives for contract changes,
conducting contract negotiations, contractual interpretation of
order requirements and agreements, billing support, upkeep of
assigned contract files and track all internal/external contractual
obligations.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and 5-10 years
experience preferred; or combination of equivalent work
experience.
- Strong and effective oral and written communications skills,
including ability to prepare and deliver information concisely
orally and in writing. Proven ability to write and edit business
material. A writing sample may be required.
- Strong and effective analytical skills and the ability to
identify and evaluate business risks.
- Knowledge of and experience with Government Contracting.
- Knowledge of and experience with Contract Terms and Conditions
(FAR & DFAR).
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Team Player with good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex contractual
agreements
- Ability to foster and maintain solid relationships with
customers and suppliers.
- Extensive organization and time management skills.
- Must have the ability to prioritized work in dynamic
environment.
- Must be proficient with MS Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of PowerPoint is highly desirable.
- Candidate must be a US Citizen.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO
guidelines.
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