Contracts Administrator

Location: Joplin, MO. / Seneca, MO

Salary: $50K - $65K (depending on experience).

Hours: M-F (8 to 5) No hybrid or remote.

Travel: 0%

Status: W-2 (must be a US Citizen).

Benefits: Health, vision, dental, PTO, holidays, 401K, and other company-provided benefits.

Relocation: Available in some cases.

Reports To: Contract Manager.

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to act as the business advisor for business, regulatory and legal issues by providing day-to-day guidance and support to the internal team regarding the meaning, applicability and implications of contract terms and compliance to company policy throughout the proposal and contract performance processes.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for reviewing standard contract solicitation term; leading proposal preparation; negotiating price, schedule, and terms; handling contract award confirmations; and interpreting agreement terms and conditions.

• Interpret contract guidelines and ensure adherence to company policy, customer specifications and identify risks and areas of concern.

• Prepare, negotiate, review, and execute contracts detailing prices, terms, and special provisions.

Education: Bachelor's Degree Business, Management, or related discipline Required.

Requirements:

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.

• Have strong problem solving and project management skills.

• Have excellent communication skills, oral and written.

• Be able to manage workloads involving tasks of varying priority and complexity.

Preferences: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, the most successful candidate will also have:

• Experience in DoD and Non-DoD contracting.

• Knowledge of FARs, DFARs and proposal experience across all contract types.

• A demonstrated ability to work independently and establish, develop, and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external customers.