Aircraft Wheel and Brake, LLC
Contract Administration Manager
Aircraft Wheel and Brake, LLC, Avon, Ohio, United States, 44011
Contract Administration Manager
Location:
US-OH-AvonRequisition ID:
2024-8516Category:
ContractsSegment:
Kaman AerospaceShift:
Shift 1# of Openings:
1Posted Date:
3 hours ago (9/4/2024 2:24 PM)Overview
Leads the contract administration function for the division and is responsible for leading/developing contract administrators. Ensures efficient coordination, and execution of contract terms and conditions, and deliverables.Administers assigned contracts of complex scope to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations. Defines requirements, generates and provides input for proposals, negotiates pricing and terms, monitors contract performance and ensures compliance with contract requirements.Determines customer contractual requirements for new products and/or systems (i.e. Proposals that include engineering design and system hardware) and other specialized assignments.Has responsibilities for Order Management comprised of: Limited order entry, schedule changes, portal management, creations of Demand Plans as part of Sales, Inventory and Operating Plan (SIOP), customer communication and PO/Contract review and analysis.SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:__ X __ Has Direct Reports ____ Does Not Have Direct ReportsTypically reports to the Director of Programs and Contracts. Provides direct leadership to subordinates as well as provides thought and situational leadership on teams in which contract involvement is required or needed. The role will have recurring interaction with Division Team Leaders, General Manager and staff, and external stakeholders and customers. The Contract Administration Manager will be responsible for conducting routine customer reviews regarding contract performance.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Administers and is accountable for the performance of military and commercial contracts for all Divisional programs. Administers specialized and/or major contracts by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements including those issued against Basic Contract Agreements and/or Long-Term Agreements.Determines technically and commercially compliant proposal packages of diverse scope and complexity for major customers in response to customer and contract requirements.Initiates bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions. Develops responses to requests for proposal (RFP) of difficult scope and complexity.Negotiates contract requirements in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies.Monitors contract performance by determining compliance to contract requirements.Contributes to meeting business objectives and participates in strategic planning.Responsible for establishing the annual sales plan for the division in accordance with strategic objectives.Responsible for leading the Demand Planning portion of the SIOP process.Establishes direction for functional team and direct reports.Oversees and approves task planning on contracts or programs.Responsible for Division implementation of and compliance with export policies and procedures.Supports all audits as required and performed by Corporate entities.Prepares, coordinates and manages customer/business meetings to facilitate effective management and compliance of customer contracts.Maintains and coordinates contacts with domestic and foreign civilian and military representatives.Acts as a mentor and provides training to the Contract Administration function and other functional teams.Qualifications
Education & Experience:Seven+ years of directly related contract administration experience - preferably in a manufacturing setting.Bachelor's degree (BS/BA/BBA) in Business or a related discipline. Advanced degree (MBA/MS) is a plus.U.S. government/DoD contracting experience.Experience in aerospace preferred.Experience with certified price and cost proposals preferred.Contract management certification preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Prior hands-on experience in leadership and training in management and leadership principles.Thorough knowledge and understanding of the contract management processes and all contract types.Able to lead on-going process improvements.Proficiency in Contract Management concepts, tools, techniques, and risk management.Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal teams.Demonstrated knowledge and use of business concepts and accounting principles associated with the contract cost and budgetary planning/control.Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information.Effectively uses current information technology, systems, and business applications related to contracting.Ability to quickly identify and address critical issues of complex programs.
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Location:
US-OH-AvonRequisition ID:
2024-8516Category:
ContractsSegment:
Kaman AerospaceShift:
Shift 1# of Openings:
1Posted Date:
3 hours ago (9/4/2024 2:24 PM)Overview
Leads the contract administration function for the division and is responsible for leading/developing contract administrators. Ensures efficient coordination, and execution of contract terms and conditions, and deliverables.Administers assigned contracts of complex scope to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations. Defines requirements, generates and provides input for proposals, negotiates pricing and terms, monitors contract performance and ensures compliance with contract requirements.Determines customer contractual requirements for new products and/or systems (i.e. Proposals that include engineering design and system hardware) and other specialized assignments.Has responsibilities for Order Management comprised of: Limited order entry, schedule changes, portal management, creations of Demand Plans as part of Sales, Inventory and Operating Plan (SIOP), customer communication and PO/Contract review and analysis.SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:__ X __ Has Direct Reports ____ Does Not Have Direct ReportsTypically reports to the Director of Programs and Contracts. Provides direct leadership to subordinates as well as provides thought and situational leadership on teams in which contract involvement is required or needed. The role will have recurring interaction with Division Team Leaders, General Manager and staff, and external stakeholders and customers. The Contract Administration Manager will be responsible for conducting routine customer reviews regarding contract performance.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Administers and is accountable for the performance of military and commercial contracts for all Divisional programs. Administers specialized and/or major contracts by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements including those issued against Basic Contract Agreements and/or Long-Term Agreements.Determines technically and commercially compliant proposal packages of diverse scope and complexity for major customers in response to customer and contract requirements.Initiates bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions. Develops responses to requests for proposal (RFP) of difficult scope and complexity.Negotiates contract requirements in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies.Monitors contract performance by determining compliance to contract requirements.Contributes to meeting business objectives and participates in strategic planning.Responsible for establishing the annual sales plan for the division in accordance with strategic objectives.Responsible for leading the Demand Planning portion of the SIOP process.Establishes direction for functional team and direct reports.Oversees and approves task planning on contracts or programs.Responsible for Division implementation of and compliance with export policies and procedures.Supports all audits as required and performed by Corporate entities.Prepares, coordinates and manages customer/business meetings to facilitate effective management and compliance of customer contracts.Maintains and coordinates contacts with domestic and foreign civilian and military representatives.Acts as a mentor and provides training to the Contract Administration function and other functional teams.Qualifications
Education & Experience:Seven+ years of directly related contract administration experience - preferably in a manufacturing setting.Bachelor's degree (BS/BA/BBA) in Business or a related discipline. Advanced degree (MBA/MS) is a plus.U.S. government/DoD contracting experience.Experience in aerospace preferred.Experience with certified price and cost proposals preferred.Contract management certification preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Prior hands-on experience in leadership and training in management and leadership principles.Thorough knowledge and understanding of the contract management processes and all contract types.Able to lead on-going process improvements.Proficiency in Contract Management concepts, tools, techniques, and risk management.Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal teams.Demonstrated knowledge and use of business concepts and accounting principles associated with the contract cost and budgetary planning/control.Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information.Effectively uses current information technology, systems, and business applications related to contracting.Ability to quickly identify and address critical issues of complex programs.
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