Contracts Administrator Specialist

Contract Administrator & ITAR Compliance

Responsible for ensuring company-wide compliance with U.S. and international export control laws (EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and foreign equivalents). Oversees product and technology classifications, licensing, restricted party screening, and compliance training, and advises business to mitigate legal and operational risks in global trade.

Administers assigned contracts of broad scope and high complexity to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations. Defines requirements, generates and provides input for proposals, negotiates pricing and terms, monitors contract performance, and ensures compliance with contract requirements. Determines customer contractual requirements for new products and/or systems (i.e. Proposals that include engineering design and system hardware) and other specialized assignments. Key contributor to new contracting opportunities including creating Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA's) and supports bid/no-bid decision making. Receives, analyzes and responds to complex issues including the validity of customer claims and development of client assertions. Provides support to assigned programs, conducts contract risk management reviews and makes recommendations to efficiently and cost effectively mitigate potential risks. Manages the change control process with the Program Manager and provides contractual leadership to projects and programs. Has responsibilities for Order Management comprised of: Minimal order entry, schedule changes, portal management, creation of Demand Plan as part of Sales and Operating Plan (S&OP), customer communication, and PO/Contract review and analysis.

Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline. Contract management certification required (e.g., National Contract Management Association (NCMA); International Association of Commercial Contract Management (IACCM)) unless JD or MBA. Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years of related experience of increasing responsibility.