Contracts Admin Sr. Location : Location US-OH-Avon Requisition ID 2024-8178 Category Contracts Segment Kaman Aerospace Shift Shift 1

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1 Posted Date 2 hours ago(2/1/2024 4:07 PM) Overview Administers assigned contracts of moderate scope and 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. Has responsibilities for Order Management comprised of: Limited order entry, schedule changes, portal management, creations of Demand Plans as part of Sales and Operating Plan (S&OP), customer communication and PO/Contract review and analysis. SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION: _ Has Direct Reports _X Does Not Have Direct Reports Individual contributor role typically reporting to a Contract Manager or Lead position. Has regular interaction within and across teams and with customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Administers specialized and/or major contracts by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements including those issued against Basic Contract Agreements and/or Long-Term Agreements. Analyses include performance to delivery schedules, pricing, terms and conditions and other contract provisions. Determines technically and commercially compliant proposal packages of diverse scope and complexity for major customers in response to customer and contract requirements. Evaluates performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimates of costs of material, equipment, and labor hours. Initiates bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions. Develops responses to requests for proposal (RFP) of difficult scope and complexity by reviewing bid process procedures, reviewing material, test, and other requirements, and preparing appropriate responses. Prepares and submits complex proposals. Negotiates complex contract requirements in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies. Negotiates price, terms and conditions, deliveries, and other business issues within scope of responsibility. Ensures contract provisions are clear and conform to company policy. Investigates and resolves claims or complaints by collecting and analyzing information. Coordinates with relevant functions on technical and/or quality issues, data requirements, and other business issues as applicable. Monitors contract performance by determining compliance to contract requirements and determining the need for amendments or extensions to the contract. Determines when customer directed changes are out-of-scope. May be responsible for division or site export compliance administration and training to ensure company data and intellectual property meets all regulatory requirements. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. Analyzes proposed changes in methods and/or materials. Acts as the point of contact with the customer on assigned contracts and participates in customer presentations. Maintains current professional and technical knowledge and may participate in professional associations (e.g. The National Contract Management Association NCMA or the International Association of Commercial Contract Management). Complies with the federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. May provide guidance to others in contracts, a rel