Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The individual in the position of Contracts Administrator (CA) negotiates, accepts, and processes orders and performs tasks related to contract and sales processes. This individual performs duties and responsibilities under minimal supervision and nominal direction from the President. This is not an entry level position. The Contract Administrator is familiar and comfortable with the terms and details of complex aerospace contracts. The CA will finalize and submit responses to customer quotes, ensure proper follow-up on contract requirements, and frequently interact with customers, using good judgment and discretion to ensure customer satisfaction. The CA will assist in contract negotiations and work with the planning department on customer activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Evaluates and processes request for quotation from aerospace customers.

· Analyzes and decides which provisions of a request must be brought to the attention of other departments and what exceptions must be made in the quote presentation and submittal.

· Determines and facilitates the involvement of other departments to secure proper performance of a contract or information as required by customers.

· Assesses complex solicitations and prepares specialized and/or non-routine responses to proposals, bids, and contract modifications.

· Coordinates with other departments within the Company to ensure various inputs are provided timely and accurately. Communicates with sales or directly with customers regarding contract submittals and responses.

· Coordinates flow-downs of contractual requirements and terms and conditions with all functional departments including program management, engineering, product support, finance, quality, supply chain management, manufacturing, as required. Monitors and analyzes the administration of contracts to ensure compliance with contract terms and company policies.

· Evaluates and processes all orders and contracts. Issues sales orders and sales order changes and determines any contractual exceptions as required.

· Exercises critical judgment and discretion to prioritize work to be performed on assigned accounts. Coordinates with production control in deciding the priority of customer needs in areas or scheduling problems or challenges.

· Responds promptly to requests from other departments for information or changes as required from customers.

· Stays alert to the possibilities of new or expanded customer business for the Company’s products and services; conveys pertinent information to sales department or upper management for appropriate follow-up.

· Analyzes and implements aerospace contract terms and conditions.

· Ensures compliance with contracting policies, laws and regulations, including but not limited to Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements, Cost Accounting Standards, Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

· Determines and analyzes cost and pricing data, as applicable.

· Present analysis and information in internal and external customer account meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Has general familiarity and knowledge of trade compliance, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regulations and the Company’s compliance program in place.

· Supports internal departmental process improvement projects.

· Experience in sales quotations, pricing, project/program management, sales correspondence, web-based customer order portals, knowledge of quotation practices, and internal status requests required.

· Professional ability to communicate well with customers in a diplomatic manner and build relationships, both verbally and written.

· Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

· Proficient and effective in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel programs to quickly analyze data, make informed decisions, and present information effectively.

· Must be able to draft and maintain correspondence and documentation related to contracts.

· College Degree preferred and 2+ years of experience in the field of contracts administration/customer service.

· Aerospace experience preferred.

Company Description

L.A. GAUGE COMPANY PROVIDES ULTRA-PRECISION MACHINING SERVICES TO PRODUCE THE MOST COMPLEX AND TIGHT TOLERANCE HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THE AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE INDUSTRY. KNOWN PRIMARILY FOR ITS SUCCESS IN MACHINING BERYLLIUM, L.A. GAUGE DEMONSTRATES AMERICAN PRECISION AT ITS BEST, HOLDING MACHINING TOLERANCES TO 40 MILLIONTH OF AN INCH AND POLISHING OPTICAL COMPONENTS TO BILLIONTHS OF AN INCH. L.A. GAUGE IS A KEY SUPPLIER FOR EVERY MAJOR DEFENSE PROGRAM THAT REQUIRES BERYLLIUM COMPONENTS. WE MAKE GUIDANCE AND TARGETING SYSTEM COMPONENTS, NUCLEAR MISSILE COMPONENTS, AND CRITICAL COMPONENTS FOR SPACE SYSTEMS. L.A. GAUGE WAS THE PROUD RECIPIENT OF LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILE AND FIRE CONTROL SMALL BUSINESS AWARD FOR OUR CRITICAL SUPPORT TO THEIR PROGRAMS PUT SIMPLY, WHEN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY NEEDS CRITICAL AND DIFFICULT PARTS THAT ARE BEYOND THE CAPABILITIES OF OTHER MANUFACTURERS, IT RELIES ON L.A. GAUGE TO DELIVER.