Contracts Administrator

JOB TITLE: Contract Administrator

DEPARTMENT: Legal

REPORTING TO: Chief Operating Officer

SUMMARY:

The Piasecki Aircraft Corporation Contracts Administrator is responsible for the administration, extension, termination and negotiation of standard and nonstandard contracts in accordance with company procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports win strategies through decomposition of solicitation requirements and provide guidance to ensure a fully responsive proposal.
  
• Facilitate proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare bids; process specifications, progress, and other reports; advise management of contractual rights and obligations; compile and analyze data; and maintain historical information.
• Track proposal submission and award status for each.
• Update (at least annually) PiAC SBIR Commercialization Report.
• Support proposal submission via online Government Portals.
• Apply Federal statutes, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to administer a group of complex contracts
• Use negotiation and communication techniques in order to conduct post award negotiations and a variety of contractual agreements
• Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP) letters to secure quotes from potential suppliers/subcontractors.
• Prepare/negotiate subcontract documents including FAR and DFAR flowdown requirements that result in best value services for allocated funds .
• Maintain Deliverable Tracker to ensure Deliverables are submitted on time.
• Apply cost and price analysis techniques sufficient to compare proposals
• Apply business and industry practices to identify factors affecting contractor’s costs
• Apply cost accounting standards and accounting practices in order to review and draw accurate conclusions on contract provisions

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• 3+ years experience in aerospace/defense with overall knowledge of defense contracts
• Ability to interpret completion specifications and work orders
• Ability to establish, track and maintain current status of aircraft in work relative to contractual specifications and requirements
• Knowledge of FARS and DFARS.
• Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, preferred

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / CLEARANCES:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies, pre-law, or a relevant field; master’s degree preferred
• Juris doctorate is a plus

PiAC offers comprehensive health benefits, a 401k retirement plan with employer matching, and generous paid time off benefits to full-time employees.

Relocation: 

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Piasecki Aircraft Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Export Control Requirements: 

U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.