Contract Specialist (Aerospace & Aviation)

Are you an experienced Contract Specialist looking for an opportunity in the aerospace and defense industry? If so, this exciting role might be the perfect fit for you. Join a company with over 80 years of excellence and innovation, contributing to groundbreaking commercial, military avionics, and space vehicle programs.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in reviewing, negotiating, preparing, and administering complex contracts, including those related to Government, Commercial, International, Military, and Defense proposals for product manufacturing. A background in the aerospace manufacturing industry is strongly preferred, along with expertise in ITAR/EAR regulations, FARS, and DFARS. They should possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, a strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency with MS Office tools.

The Role Offers:

1. Competitive salary & benefits

2. Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401(k)

3. On-site cafeteria

4. Family & team-oriented environment

5. Flexible working hours

6. Stable company (recession-proof)

7. High growth opportunities

8. Tuition reimbursement

9. Offers work-life balance

10. Exciting progress with $20 million in active projects.

If this sounds like you, please send a copy of your resume in a Word document. The company is interviewing as soon as this week, so I will be in touch ASAP!

Summary:

Under general direction, provide contracts administration and management support in the following key focus areas: proposing, negotiation recommendations, contract changes, responding to customer correspondence, interfacing with internal and external customers on contractual matters, flowing down contractual requirements to various organizations and providing contract support to ensure successful contract execution and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1.     Perform contracts function as directed by Senior Manager, Contracts & Estimating

2.     Professionally and accurately manage customer RFP/RFQs in such a manner as to capture business, providing the customer with quality proposals, meeting customer requirements, and minimizing risk to the Company.

3.     Ensure all quotations are substantiated with proper backup (e.g., customer requests, Company basis for quotations and actual submittal documentation, negotiation notes, and final pricing agreements). Coordinate major proposal activity. Create and submit proposals and quotations to customers.

4.     Review, analyze and compile summary of risk terms and conditions for management review and in support of potential negotiations.

5.     Support Customer Service department to review customer terms and conditions on purchase orders; provide guidance to Customer Service department on contractual matters.

6.     Adopt process improvements within contracts organization, understand policies and procedures to manage the risks and liabilities of the Company.

7.     Ensure contract files and supporting documents are maintained and updated.

8.     Monitor and track contract amendments and pricing escalation requirements.

9.     Review, execute and maintain NDAs, PIAs, Reps and Certs and other types of customers agreements.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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