Contracts Administrator I

Are you known for your attention to detail, superb documentation skills, and ability to solve complex problems? This may be the position for you! As a Contracts Administrator I, you will be using your skills and expertise in supporting contract negotiations to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

•Secondary point of contact for the customer on all assigned contractual matters.
•Maintains close, professional interface with internal customer personnel (technical, administrative and business). Interfaces with external customers in coordination with the Contracts Manager.
•Works with internal customers (program managers, program directors, etc.) ensuring all communication with external customers is concise and consistent from both technical and contractual personnel
•Supports Contracts Manager in customer negotiations on Non-Disclosure Agreements; ensuring SNC protection in terms and conditions
•Supports Contracts Manager in customer negotiations with Program Management and Pricing Support
•Tracking, reconciling, closing and reporting Unbilled and Accounts Receivable status; supports in resolution of Invoice issues
•Tracks and submits Contracts and CDRL documentation
•Ensures all tasks are performed within SNC stated guidelines and processes

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Enter data into various internal administration systems. 

• Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. 

• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Build productive internal/external working relationships.

• Receives assignments in the form of tasks; determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.

• Demonstrates the ability to perform job at appropriate professional/technical level, according to established processes and industry standards.

• Demonstrates ongoing initiative to improve performance.

• Shares knowledge with coworkers and subordinates to promote increased team performance.

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a positive “can do” attitude.

• Seeks opportunities to add value beyond the normal scope of the job.

• Listens effectively to others’ ideas, concerns and suggestions; responds appropriately and in a timely manner.

• Keeps others informed; meeting routinely with supervisor, team and stakeholders to exchange information and clarify expectations.

• Asks appropriate and timely questions to clarify information and needs. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field and typically 0 - 2 years or more of related work experience. 

• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

•  Attention to detail.

• Good interpersonal skills/communication skills.

• Skills to plan, organize, multi-task, prioritize, and execute assigned workload to meet multiple deadlines.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with US government contracting

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $29.03 - $39.92. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.