Contract Administration Spec 1 - 5BB-Contract Administration Spec - AVA Consulting

Job Description: Exercises appropriate signature authority, and assists in the negotiation of agreements utilizing approved contract terms and conditions. Supports the research and drafting of proposal and contractual language, delivery processes and document reviews. Participates in the documentation and execution of business plans. Supports due diligence and integration of newly acquired entities to ensure implementation of contracting policies and practices. Supports audit response efforts and implementation of corrective actions/solutions. Participates in the assessment of process risks and control adequacy. Assists with maintenance of business processes and data integrity. Assists with monitoring/reconciliation and compliance in the performance of contractual and business commitments, company policies, laws and regulations. Supports special requests for approval and exception, provides contract performance status and contract closeout activities. Supports team coordination with other internal functional disciplines. Supports contracts administration.

The *** Company is currently seeking an Entry-Level Contract Administration Specialist to join the team in Hazelwood, MO.
The Transactional Contracts & Pricing team has an open position to support either United States Government (USG) or Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs. The USG position would support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) customer across aircraft like F/A-18, F-15, CH-47, P-8, KC-135, B-52 or B-2 which have complex proposal and execution challenges. The DCS position would support international or commercial customers across similar platforms.

Position Responsibilities:
Request for Proposal/Proposal Plan of Action (RFP/PPOA) review, proposal pricing and development, order review, and interfacing with internal/external customers (e.g. Engineering, Procurement Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Scheduling and other internal functional partners) to address emerging issues
As a member of the Acquire organization and Program/Business Management teams, conduct and lead proposal development and negotiation and provide contracting expertise to develop and negotiate creative business solutions for new spare business
Represent the company to diverse customers, including U.S. Government, commercial, international and public/private institutions
Authorize to exercise commitment/signature authority in accordance with formal delegation to negotiate and contract for the sale or development of high performance defense and aerospace products and services (e.g., aircraft, missiles, spacecraft and launch vehicles)
Submit offers and serve as official *** representative to the customer
Develop and/or maintain effective working relationships with customer counterparts and the next level within the customer organization
Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
Interpret contract requirements, manage change and resolve conflict
Exercise appropriate signature authority in negotiating and contracting for the sale and support of aerospace products, services, technologies, financing and the licensing of intellectual property to support company strategies
Support presentation of business solutions to preserve and expand the business
Prepare, negotiate, execute, interpret and administer legally binding contractual agreements for The *** Company
Summarize contractual issues, support development of creative solutions and coordination of contractual risk mitigation


Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelors Degree or higher
1+ years of experience building, developing and maintaining customer relationships

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
1+ years of experience in Contracts, Estimating, Supplier Management, and/or Finance
1+ years of experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts