Merrill Technologies Group

Senior Contract Administrator

Merrill Technologies Group • $80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Political Science or equivalent.
  • Five years of experience in contract management and private sector and government contracting.
  • Direct experience working within defense industry customer organizations.
  • Professional certification (e.g. CFCM, CPCM) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of contract management, FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and CMMC requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Support proposal development and contract negotiation with diverse customers.
  • Ensure compliance with government FAR/DFARS clauses and ITAR/EAR requirements.
  • Develop procedures for maintaining compliance with contract terms and conditions.
  • Coordinate responses with subject matter experts and manage contract execution.
  • Mentor junior contracts team members and assist in their development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • 401(k) Match
  • HSA/FSA
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
  • Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Committed to Individual Career Growth
Full Job Description
Your Mission:

The Senior Contracts Administrator would support proposal development, review/negotiate contract terms and conditions with Keel's diverse customers, provide guidance to Keel business leaders, and work with program managers to verify contracts terms are met and contracts are maintained.

This position will have responsibility for ITAR/EAR compliance.

Explore the Depth of the Role:
  • Duties include supporting proposal development, reviewing/negotiating government and commercial contract terms and conditions, completing Keel's contract review process prior to contract award, assisting in developing procedures to ensuring corporate compliance with government FAR/DFARS clauses, CMMC requirements and ITAR/EAR requirements, developing procedures for ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions, managing execution and delivery of contract documents, coordinating responses with Keel Subject Matter Experts, reviewing and executing Non-Disclosure Agreements and managing company registrations within Government and customer portals.
  • The Senior Contracts Administrator will also have responsibility for mentoring more junior members of the contracts team.
  • The Senior Contracts Administrator works with the Director of Contracts and Contracts Administration team to evaluate contract requirements and advise senior management.
  • All other related duties as assigned.


Requirements

Mission Readiness:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Political Science or equivalent.
  • Five (5) years' experience in contract management and private sector and government contracting.
  • Direct experience working within defense industry customer (government) organizations, professional certification (e.g. CFCM, CPCM,).
  • Contract management, effective oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, government contracting, FAR/DFARS knowledge, ITAR/EAR knowledge, experience with CMMC, and experience with MS Office and MS Project.
  • Organizational & motivational abilities.
  • Works well with others.
  • Able to multi-task and establish priorities.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, team player, confident, motivated and trustworthy.
  • Able to manage deadlines and multitask.

Travel Requirements:
  • Rare but may occur.

Physical Requirements:
  • Light duty. Frequent computer and phone usage.
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times (e.g., files, office supplies, etc).
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, or reach within the office setting.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...
  • Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
  • Embody Team Spirit
  • Relentless Customer Focus
  • Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
  • Execute with Excellence and Velocity


What Keel will build for you:
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(k) Match
  • HSA/FSA
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
  • Shift Differentials
  • Overtime Potential
  • Paid on the Job Training
  • Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Committed to Individual Career Growth
  • We Do Fun Things, Plus More!


Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email [email protected] with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

About Merrill Technologies Group

Merrill Technologies Group is a privately held company that provides innovative, engineered solutions to the aerospace, defense, heavy equipment, energy, robotics, and automation industries. The company offers a wide range of services, including design, engineering, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing. Merrill Technologies Group has a reputation for delivering high-quality products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations. The company is committed to continuous improvement and invests heavily in research and development to stay at the forefront of its industries. With a highly skilled workforce and state-of-the-art facilities, Merrill Technologies Group is well-positioned for future growth and success.
Learn more about Merrill Technologies Group
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1968

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