Contract Administrator V

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. Join a high-impact Contracts team supporting advanced defense and national security programs.

As a Sr. Contracts Administrator, you'll serve as a key business partner to program management, finance, legal, and government customers, leading complex contract negotiations and administration across a diverse portfolio of DoD and federal programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for supporting one or more business units within the Group in the management of contracts. Manages large and complex Federal Acquisition Regulation based contracts (including but not limited to Department of Defense (DOD); contract types include but are not limited to CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, Cost reimbursable, T&M, FFP, and contracts awarded under OTAs.

Areas of responsibility include proposal review, contract preparation, negotiation, and administration, verifying export classification and foreign restrictions, and customer interface to provide for contract award and fulfillment in accordance with company policy. Reviews bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and customer solicitation requirements.

Identifies contract issues and responds to a variety of complex inquiries while providing leadership in developing innovative solutions. Reviews, interprets, recommends, and negotiates contractual terms and conditions and interprets established policies, procedures, and standard practices to develop proactive plans to ensure contract activities achieve desired objectives and timetables.

Represents the organization as the primary administrative contact on assigned contracts. Participates in and may lead negotiating and modifying standard contracts and assists in negotiating and modifying non-standard contracts. Reviews drafts as necessary, and negotiates terms and conditions of non-disclosure, teaming, license, and memorandum of understanding agreements.

Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions. May participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customer representatives. Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on contracts considerations. Makes presentations as required and acts as a primary contact with customers and outside organizations.

Provides direction to professional or technical staff on contract matters. May participate in the selection, development, and training of contract staff. Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.