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Reference Number:
JCM43990492
Job Description:
Contracts Administrator III (614959)
Location: Broomfield/Boulder, Colorado
Description:
Contracts Administrator III
Boulder, CO
Job #614959
Who We Are
Ball Aerospace is a leader in design, development and manufacture of innovative aerospace systems. We produce spacecraft, instruments and sensors, RF and microwave technologies, data exploitation solutions and a variety of advanced aerospace technologies and products that enable exciting missions.
Ball Aerospace is known for its contributions in support of space and Earth science, exploration, national security and intelligence programs. We were also a pioneer in the development of the commercial remote sensing market, producing imaging systems and spacecraft that helped spawn a new market-driven demand for imagery.
Our projects offer some of the most difficult and exciting challenges in aerospace. We employ approximately 3,000 talented engineers, scientists, technicians and support staff. And one of the keys to our success is our people. Our employees take great pride in their contributions to better understanding our planet and protecting the nation.
What You'll Do
Administer contracts as assigned and under the direction of a senior contract manager in support of the Commercial and Operational space business area.
Pre Award Activities:
* Proposal Support - Analyze requests for proposals and assist program team in the formulation of win strategies. Include exceptions to terms and conditions as required. Highlight to management any unusual or non-standard requirements of the RFP.
* Participate in Negotiations - Seek to establish executable budgets including management reserve, that mitigate cost risk and provide for the completion of the contract. Balance the Risk and Reward equation for contract type and fee / profit. Time earning of profit closely with the execution of contracted work.
* Enhance Shareholder Value by; Negotiating favorable fee/profit and billing provisions that provide for positive cash flow; Negotiate reasonable budgets that provide for on-budget completion of contracted work. Negotiate favorable terms and conditions that limit BATC liability.
Post Award Activities:
* Contract Compliance - Assure the discharge of Contract Responsibilities as documented in the Contract, SOW, Specification, SDRL, Quality Provisions and Schedule. Incur no defective pricing findings or ITAR violations.
* Risk Management - Protect Share Holder Value by aggressively managing unauthorized technical scope growth, actively ensure compliance to all legal and regulatory requirements, ISO procedures, and ITAR administration requirements.
* Financial Management - Ensure consistent financial balance to all contracts; minimize use of Risk Funds; Minimize Unbilled Costs; Actively manage revenue recognition (profit accruals) per department guidelines.
* System Compliance - Maintain auditable files per the ISO filing system for contracts.
* Contracts Databases– Ensure that information and entries into contracts databases are current, complete and accurate.
* Contract Closeout - closed on time and in accordance with FAR requirements and company policies.
What You'll Need
* Bachelor's degree in related field, plus 4 or more years of related experience.
* Knowledge and experience utilizing business and financial principles, concepts, practices and standards.
* Aerospace and/or government contract experience is a plus.
* Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
* Must be able to work in a team setting supporting internal as well as external customers.
* Solid Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other MS Office applications.
* In addition to the typical educational and experience requirements, a demonstrated capability to adequately perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position and exhibit the skills and competencies of the grade level should be considered. Each higher level degree, i.e. Master's degree or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience.
* Two years of related experienc
Experience Level:
Unspecified
Requirements:
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