The Contract Administrator II professional will represent the company in the procurement, negotiation, and administration of non-complex contracts for goods or services. Ensure that contracts with customers are satisfactorily fulfilled and that favorable relationships with customer are maintained.
Responsible for the management and administration of assigned contracts, negotiation of balanced and fair Terms & Conditions, compliance with contract requirements, and mitigation of MDSI business risk. Perform negotiations, monitor cost and schedule status, prepare Estimates to Complete (ETC), and take action(s) to correct problem areas when identified. Monitor On-time Delivery, quality, and payment status of assigned contracts. Identify any issues and initiate corrective action(s) as appropriate. Review customer solicitations and provide the Director, Contracts & Pricing, Senior CA-Lead, or other designated supervision interpretation and risk assessment of the Terms & Conditions, Scope of Work, and other provisions contained therein. Participate in the review of, and subsequent transmittal of approved proposals to customers. Disseminate information, facilitate communication, and coordinate activities of other functional departments in meeting contract requirements. Resolve conflicting schedules and/or competing resource requirements. Participate in the development of proposals and negotiation of new contracts or modifications thereto. Serve as primary point of contact for all assigned contracts, and secondary point of contact on all others. Maintain accurate, complete and well-organized contract files documenting all contract actions, correspondence, and problems experienced (including actions taken). Identify, initiate, and document actions taken to ensure customer compliance with contractual obligations, including flow-down clauses/provisions for incorporation into Purchasing Department vendor orders. Assist MDSI Program Managers in managing and meeting all MDSI contractual obligations. Interface with Accounting to resolve payment problems on assigned contracts. Ensure timely and proper closeout of completed contracts. Coordinate with the Trade Compliance Officer to process all required import/export license applications, and administer all issued licenses. Timely/accurate/complete data entry within CostPoint. With oversight, perform Program Manager functions on assigned contracts.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Speak English effectively. Will be required to interact effectively with multiple departments as well as with customers and outside contacts. Must have strong organizational skills and ability to handle a fluctuating workload and multiple priorities. Must be a US Person.
Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university or equivalent; and 1 - 3 years related experience and/or training. Requires experience in Military/Aerospace Industry and with FAR regulations. Experience preparing price proposals desired. Certification a plus. Must have experience as a lead negotiator.
Computer skills: Experience using MS Word, Excel and Project desired.
_ If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at 1-949-465-7700 or denice.brown@meggitt.com This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Meggitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law._
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