Contracts Administrator, Principal

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Principal Contracts Administrator supports and leads the mission of AeroVironment's Contracts Department by providing excellence in Contracts Administration to internal and external customers. One possesses expert knowledge and is a subject matter expert in professional Contracts Administration within the aerospace and defense industry. The Principal Contracts Administrator develops the bid, capture and contract negotiation processes, and then ensures efficient performance throughout the life of each contract, supporting amendments and interpretations as necessary. Detail-orientation is key in this role.

Position Responsibilities

• Work closely with Contracts Manager and other functions including Sales, Strategy and Marketing, Finance, and the Legal team on bid and proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract review and administration for new and sustaining products.

• Responsible for generating compliance matrices and making recommendations in accordance with AV policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with contracting policies, laws and regulations, including but not limited to Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements, Cost Accounting Standards, Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations

• Serves as point-of-contact for assigned customer portfolio and serve as customer interface on pre-contract and active contract activities

• Manages and monitors the performance of long-term contracts and agreements. Analyze and concisely summarize contractual obligations, commitments, and performance for internal stakeholders. Analyze the impact of modifications and revisions to contract terms and prepare recommendations and risk reviews for management

• Coordinates flow-downs of terms and conditions with all functional departments including program management, engineering, product support, finance, quality, supply chain management, manufacturing, as required. Assist other Contracts Administrators in ensuring the customer is compliant with the terms and conditions

• Evaluates proposals for accuracy and compliance with AV Terms and Conditions and export regulations, prepare and submit quotes; Participate in proposal planning

• Liaison with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) for sources, inspections and quality checks

• Oversees maintenance of accurate audit files for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondences, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, etc.

• Oversees maintenance and retrieval of contract documents/files and validated data, preparation of reports and participation in status reviews

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Minimum of 12 - 15 years' experience performing duties and responsibilities in an aerospace/defense/ government contracting environment

• Working knowledge of federal acquisition process, government contracting principles and regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, contract-specific flow-downs, etc.) required

• Demonstrated expertise of contractual terms and conditions and high-risk terms required

• Demonstrated knowledge of EAR and related U.S. regulations required

• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

• Active Security Clearance Required

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Advanced degree is preferred

• Demonstrates competency in managing multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing quality or timeliness

• Is a key contributor to continuous improvement and implementation of company procedures and contract management processes

• Skilled at providing the highest customer service experience to our domestic and international customers and internal customers

• Works well with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers and external partners

• Highly organized individual with the ability to conduct business in a professional manner

• Demonstrates strong leadership, critical thinking, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Process-oriented, results and deadline-driven; Professional appearance and conduct at all times

• Demonstrates familiarity with finance and accounting procedures

• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)

• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is

$134,909 - $202,363

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: ~~~ .

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Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

ABOUT US

At AeroVironment, our purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Our solutions give our customers a fresh vantage point, positioning them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. That is the power of our breakthrough unmanned aircraft systems, perfected and refined over a half century.

Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence reliably, creating a path to goals that would otherwise be unattainable.

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