What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Administrator B position at BOLLINGER MISSISSIPPI SHIPBUILDING LLC?
GENERAL FUNCTION: Responsible for administration of contractual obligations for assigned programs. Serves as primary contact with the Program Manager. Reports directly to the Director of Contracts.
TYPICAL DUTIES: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
- May coordinate work of engineering and production departments to implement fulfillment of the contract.
- Reviews and analyzes the Company’s risk associated with: performance requirements, delivery schedules, delivery estimates for completeness, consistency and responsiveness to the requirements of the contract.
- Responds to all customer inquiries pertaining to assigned programs. Reviews, monitors and processes all correspondence with customers. Coordinates the submission of periodic reports.
- Coordinates documentation on vendor and supplier warranties.
- Reports to Company management on the progress of the Contract, known or possible time or cost overruns, and other matters related to the Contract or to the Company’s relationship with the customer as requested.
- May advise planning, production and program management departments of Company’s rights and obligations as set forth in the Contract.
- May compile data for preparing estimates for proposed contracts and otherwise coordinate with marketing and estimating departments.
- Responsible for the coordination of equipment, materials, products, or services by the Company in connection with contracts.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Considerable knowledge of contract administration and Regulatory policies and practices.
- Considerable knowledge of Company policies, procedures and practices or the ability to acquire it quickly.
- Ability to establish and meet goals, and to lead and function on a team effectively with all employee levels.
- Two years' work experience in any of the following: contract administration, proposal coordinating, estimating, business management, finance, program management, sub-contract administration, business development, or similar position.
- Ability to establish and meet goals, and to lead and function on a team effectively with all employee levels.
Preferred, but Not Required:
- Knowledge of FAR and DFARs.
- Government Contracting Experience
- Experienced in negotiating high complex issues.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING: College degree or equivalent college level course study in Business Administration, Business Law, Contract Law, related field, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which results in the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Considerable to extensive experience in contract administration. Experience in Government Contracts a plus.
Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.
