Job SummaryApplies extensive knowledge of principles, theories, concepts and industry practices and standards in the area administration of contracts relative to manufacturing of aircraft systems, components and parts for commercial or government applications.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities- Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems requiring independent judgment and ingenuity to modify standards and procedures relative to administering contracts for production of aircraft systems, components and parts for commercial or government applications. Management applies general guidance related to resolution of complex problems and outcome.
- Manages customer interface communications and provides essential liaison between company and the customer to resolve problems. Interprets contractual documents that are of complex to very complex scope and advises all concerned departments of contractual rights and obligations. Maintains contract status and identifies problems and resolutions thereto to management. Reviews all correspondence concerning the customer and vendors and responds as necessary.
- Chairs or attends contract status meetings on a regular basis. Advises participants of schedule, cost and technical problems and the impact of non-performance on the contract.
- Monitors the activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget. Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required. Prepares routine and special contract status reports and project reports for management, client, or others.
- Receives, coordinates and interprets changes to current contracts requested by customer. Represents the Company and negotiates contract changes and amendments with the customer.
- Reviews and coordinates responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP) relating to production of systems, components and parts for aircraft applications. Reviews responses from the various departments to ensure compliance with RFP requirements. May assist in negotiating the final contract including the award, and administer contracts, including final approval of payment.
Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.
