Contracts Administrator III

Reviews and analyzes new and/or continuing contract and service agreements to ensure the terms comply with legal guidelines, contracting principles, and cost constraints.  Researches federal, state, and local laws and requirements and their effects on bid, agreements and contracts.  Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.  Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.  Determines critical methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reviews estimates of material, equipment, and production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Prepares bids, process specifications, test and progress reports, and other exhibits that may be required for upper level review and approval.
• Reviews bids from other firms for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable bids.
• Negotiates contract with customer or bidder.
• Administers most aspects of contracts, which may include final approval of payment.
• Requests amendments to or extensions of contracts.
• Advises departments of contractual rights and obligations.
• Compiles data for preparing estimates.
• Maintains contract and contractor status databases.
• Reviews all correspondence concerning contractors and responds as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains contact with contractors to ensure the smooth working of the contract awarding process.
• Coordinates work of sales department with production and shipping department to implement fulfillment of contracts.
• May act as liaison between company and subcontractors.
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                            

This job has no supervisory responsibilities but may include providing technical leadership to lower-level Administrators.

Competencies                                               

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.
• Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                           

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Outlook; MS Excel and MS Word software.

Other Essential Duties

• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Other Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

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