Contracts Administrator IV/V

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Join a dynamic team and play a major role in strategizing, negotiating, and managing contracts of all types! This position offers a motivated individual the chance to work side by side with the Program Management team, providing strategic leadership and counsel on all contract related matters. The Manager Government Contracts will be able to work independently as well as support the multi-functional team. This person will be responsible for all phases of the contract, from proposal to contract closeout. This person should be familiar with all aspects of Government contracts including improvement of policies and procedures around contract management and compliance, audits, internal reviews, training and procedures.

• Lead the administration of complex, small and large-scale contracts and develop proposals and contracts in a cost disclosed environment, preparing all documents required for contract proposals, understanding and communicating requirements of government contracts, ensure compliance, as well as issue and coordinate required subcontract agreements.
• Ensure proper FAR and DFARS flow-down requirements are compliant in subcontracts and contracts.
• Preserve Intellectual Property through timely identification and notification of IP to the government in accordance with regulations.
• Ensure Statement of Work and terms of subcontracts adequately support the requirements of the government contract and review contract terms and conditions with technical personnel, management and legal counsel.
• Prepare and issue subcontracts, teaming agreements and non-disclosure agreements, drafting and managing routine non-disclosure, teaming, and other agreements with partners.
• Prepare monthly status reports on contract performance. Ensure financial and technical reporting requirements of contracts are met.
• Document and timely communicate contract change request to the government.
• Performs beginning to end contract management activities, including providing sound advice on contract risk mitigation.
• Represent the Company independently or as team leader on complex, high-risk and/or large-scale customer and supply chain transactions.
• Review bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and the RFQ requirements.
• Prepare and present analyses of completed bid/proposal packages, including recommendations for negotiation strategies.
• Provide business partnering to the Business Area on contractual matters.
• Negotiate and administer contracts and related agreements and guide other contracts professionals, where applicable, on such activities.
• Contribute expertise to contract strategy meetings to identify issues and customer requirements.
• Monitor programs and proactively identify and resolve problems related to contract changes.
• Foster and maintain a sound and reliable relationship with counterparts in internal and external customer organizations.
• Participates in and may lead special projects or improvement initiatives.

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least five (5) years of experience in government contracting.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred:

• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and documentation databases.
• Juris Doctor Degree.
• Government contracts management experience.
• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Established track record of beginning to end contracts management.
• Experience negotiating complex proposals, contract terms and conditions, and managing contract changes.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve positive results through influence, negotiation and change management.
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage time and competing priorities, including handling several assignments concurrently.
• Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, FAR, DFARS, and risk mitigation strategies.
  
  

Salary Range: $108,134 - $178,759 annually (San Diego, CA).

Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.