General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Contract Administrator V

Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 15+ years in contract administration or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with complex Federal Acquisition Regulation-based contracts, particularly with the Department of Defense.
  • Thorough understanding of contract principles under FAR and its supplements.
  • Strong customer focus with the ability to develop innovative solutions.
  • Proficiency in verbal and written communication, with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and lead less experienced staff.
  • Current Top Secret clearance with SCI is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Manage contracts for one or more business units within the organization.
  • Oversee large, complex FAR-based contracts, including various contract types such as CPFF and FFP.
  • Review and prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Identify and resolve contract issues while providing innovative solutions to complex inquiries.
  • Act as primary administrative contact for assigned contracts, advising on rights and obligations.
  • Lead negotiations on both standard and non-standard contracts and related agreements.
  • Maintain awareness of regulatory changes affecting contract management.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative team environment supporting national security programs.
  • Diversity and inclusion focus within workplace culture.
  • Opportunities for mentoring and leadership training.
  • Comprehensive support for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

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.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree along with fifteen or more years of progressive professional experience in contract administration. Equivalent professional contract experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
  • Experience with large and complex Federal Acquisition Regulation based contracts (including but not limited to Department of Defense (DOD); variety of contract types/vehicles is preferred.
  • Must have a thorough understanding of contract principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices, techniques, and standards under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and FAR supplements.

Must be customer focused and possess:
  • The ability to develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings and new concepts to a variety of audiences;
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties;
  • The ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate multiple work phases;
  • The ability to lead less experienced professional employees; and,
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Working knowledge of SAP desirable.
  • Top Secret clearance with SCI is required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
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14,000 employees
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Founded
1955

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