Contracts Administrator

Aerodyne Industries

  • Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 hours ago
Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida's exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA's Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.We have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Administrator to join the team with Aerodyne Industries.As a Contracts Administrator, you will prepare, evaluate, negotiate, and administer contracts and purchase orders.Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Assist to develop, negotiate and administer contracts/subcontracts while monitoring compliance with government regulations.
  • Organize major efforts such as proposals from a contracts perspective, coordinating with all involved functions and teammates.
  • Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
  • Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation and guidance of terms and conditions.
  • Reviews cost proposals and pricing information.
  • Compares bids from vendors and determines, or assists with determination, to whom contracts will be awarded.
  • Confirm that terms and delivery dates are accurate.
  • Evaluates competence of vendors and reviews their invoices for accuracy.
  • Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Evaluates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding bids.
  • Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Create and issue purchase orders.
  • Performs full range of procurement and administration activities associated with subcontracts and purchase orders to include qualifying suppliers, issuing requests for proposals, evaluating proposals, and maintaining subcontract and purchase order files and overseeing execution.
  • Responsible for cradle to grave procurement administration of federal and/or commercial procurement actions; review requisitions, prepare RFPs, conduct bid abstracts, conduct negotiations, prepare purchase orders and subcontracts for review and administer complex services-type subcontracts.
  • Complete price analysis and evaluate proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages for review, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts.
  • Establish and meet milestones in supplier contracts .
  • Interact directly with customers, including the Government Contract Officer and Contract Specialist.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application to be considered for the position.Job RequirementsThis position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) and various FAR Supplements
  • Experience with various types of contracts/subcontracts: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost Reimbursement, IDIQ, BPA and MSA.
  • Extensive knowledge of contract principles and procedures and Government acquisition process.
  • Working knowledge with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) to ensure internal file documentation meets the criteria of a Certified Purchase System Review (CPSR).
  • Knowledge/experience with Import/Export requirements, and procurement processes.
  • Working knowledge of application of Government flow down clauses and provisions.
  • Working knowledge in performing RFP, cost and price analyses, source selection justification and contracting / terms and conditions in accordance with Government acquisition/procurement regulations.
  • Experience with reviewing, understanding and negotiating Contract Modifications
  • Experience with developing and negotiating Subcontract Modifications
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent administrative skills.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  • Deltek Costpoint experience a plus.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required.
  • Five years of relevant experience required.
Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Equipment and Machines:
  • Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance:
  • Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical.
Other Essential Functions:
  • Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
  • Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position.
US EEO StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.PI5dbed-0767

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