We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Contracts Specialist to join a leading Company located in the Los Alamitos, CA surrounding area.
Salary Range: $75K - $85K
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.
Job Responsibilities:  Perform contracts function as directed by Senior Manager, Contracts & EstimatingProfessionally 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 CompanyEnsure 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). Coordinate major proposal activity. Create and submit proposals and quotations to customersReview, analyze and compile summary of risk terms and conditions for management review and in support of potential negotiationsSupport Customer Service department to review customer terms and conditions on purchase orders; provide guidance to Customer Service department on contractual mattersAdopt process improvements within the contracts organization, understand policies and procedures to manage the risks and liabilities of the CompanyEnsure contract files and supporting documents are maintained and updatedMonitor and track contract amendments and pricing escalation requirementsReview, execute and maintain NDAs, PIAs, Reps and Certs and other types of customer agreementsThis job description does not include all duties. Other duties may be assigned
Basic Hiring Criteria: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 productsExperience in an aerospace manufacturing environment is strongly preferredCertification in Contract Management is a plusExperience and knowledge of ITAR/EAR rules and regulations as established by the US GovernmentWorking knowledge of FARS, DFARS and related US Government contracting regulationsAbility to read, analyze and interpret contractsExperience and skills in negotiating pricing and contractual terms and conditionsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsComputer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook  Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.