Contracts Administrator I - Madison, MS

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Contracts Administrator I monitors full compliance with the terms and conditions of standard and non-standard contracts. The Contracts Administrator will coordinate with the Contracts Manager to effectively administer, invoice, and close out contracts. Participates in proposal preparation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment by company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Examines estimates of direct labor, material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions include but are not limited to, the following duties. Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. Those that are listed under the examples of work are not all-inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization.

•  May prepare cost proposals in response to government request
• Coordinates contract modifications with Contracts Management and the U.S. Government
• Prepares bids, contract reports, and data items for transmittal to customers
• Interfaces with company cost and sales accounting system (SAP) to record and maintain contract information
• Coordinates billing process
• Compiles and tracks contract/program data
• Maintains contract historical information in both electronic and hard-copy files
• Conducts contract compliance audits
• Complete contract close-out activities
• The incumbent performs other job-related tasks as assigned and required; any duties/tasks included in the employee's performance evaluation elements are essential to that employee's position within the job classification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following minimum qualifications have been identified by subject matter experts (SME) who have supervised this position or functioned in the position; they are based on job analysis information supplied by these SMEs. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Human Resource Department in writing, identifying the related education and experience that demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position. If a candidate believes he/she needs a reasonable accommodation to meet these minimum qualifications or, if called for an interview, to attend such an interview, the candidate must notify the Human Resources Department in writing of the need for the accommodation and identify the specific accommodation requested.

• Qualifications:

  • Related bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
  • Business/Finance/Accounting degree strongly desired
  • 0-2 years experience in a related comparable field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• The following skills and abilities are required: 
• Highly developed reading comprehension and writing skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Must be able to work in a team environment; receive and execute assigned tasks with quality results and in a timely manner
• Organizational skills are critical to success
• Minimal travel may be required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; travel. Other duties as assigned may require lifting objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The essential functions of this job are performed within a community office environment, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

What We Bring:

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion
of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.