Job Summary Applies advanced knowledge of principles, theories, concepts and industry practices and standards in the area of administration of contracts relative to manufacturing of aircraft systems, components and parts for commercial or government applications.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities - Develops solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity requiring judgment and ingenuity working within established standards and procedures relative to administering contracts for production of aircraft systems, components and parts for commercial or government applications. Management applies general direction to the results expected and reviews completed work for soundness and accuracy.
- Manages customer interface and communications and provides essential liaison between company and the customer to resolve problems. Interprets contractual documents of moderate scope and complexity 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 customers and vendors and responds as necessary.
- Receives, coordinates and interprets changes to current contracts requested by the customer. Represents the Company and negotiates contract changes and amendments with the customer within a defined scope of authority.
- Monitors the activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget. Chairs or attends contract status meetings on a regular basis. Advises participants of schedule, cost and technical problems. Prepares routine and special contract status reports for senior management as required.
- Reviews and coordinates responses from various departments to Requests for Proposals (RFP) 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.