What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Specialist position at ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION?
Job Details
Job Location: Arrowhead Products - Los Alamitos, CA
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Job 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:
Perform contracts function as directed by Vice President, Contracts
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
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). Lead major proposal activity. Create and submit proposals and quotations to customers
Review, analyze and compile summary of risk terms and conditions for management review and in support of potential negotiations
Support Customer Service department to review customer terms and conditions on purchase orders; provide guidance to Customer Service department on contractual matters
Adopt process improvements within contracts organization, understand policies and procedures to manage the risks and liabilities of the Company
Ensure contract files and supporting documents are maintained and updated
Monitor and track contract amendments and pricing escalation requirements
Review, execute and maintain NDAs, PIAs, Reps and Certs and other types of customer agreements
This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent education and experience; 5-7 years of experience in review, negotiation, preparation and administration of major Government, Commercial, International, Military and Defense proposals and contracts related to the manufacture of products.
Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Certification in Contract Management is a plus.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
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.
Experience and knowledge of ITAR/EAR rules and regulations as established by the US Government
Working knowledge of FARS, DFARS and related US Government contracting regulations
Ability to read, analyze and interpret contracts
Experience and skills in negotiating pricing and contractual terms and conditions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to work with limited supervision
Proven ability to multi-task, manage multiple accounts/projects, while being flexible to changing priorities
Ability to prioritize, meet critical deadlines and work in fast paced environment
Strong administrative skills: organization, time management, planning and problem solving
High level of motivation and sense of urgency
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job does not have supervisory responsibilities
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lift up to 20 lbs.
Push and pull 20 lbs.
Bend Occasionally
Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently
Talk and Listen Frequently
Frequent Use of Computer Monitor
Special Requirements:
None
Limitations and Disclaimer
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accommodations with those individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA.
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