Contracts Administrator

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

Job Description

EBAD seeks an accomplished contracts professional for the position Contracts Administrator, reporting to the Contracts Administration Manager. The position will be a remote position.

Responsibilities:

The Contracts Administrator provides contract administration support toone or more market segments within 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.

This position establishes and maintains contractual agreements with aerospace and defense 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 coordinator for various process improvement projects within the department and cross-functionally.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have a BA/BS in business, finance, law, or engineering concentration. A minimum of 3 years Contracts Administration experience to include administration of complex government and commercial contracts. EBAD will train the right candidate. Due to the nature of our business, US Person status is required.

Required experience includes:

• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills suitable for interaction with customers and various levels of senior management
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Capable of dealing with multiple internal and external customers
• Negotiation of contracts terms & conditions and contract pricing
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite software, especially Excel (ability to analyze and present data, create visual tools, etc.)
• Experience in working with IFS, SAP, Oracle or other type of ERP/MRP software strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and related agency supplements, primarily DFARS and NFS

Certification: CFCM, CCCM or CPCM preferred, but not required

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.