Saab, Inc.
defense and security
SeniorContractsAdministrator
“Senior Contracts Administrator at Saab, Inc.. Skills: Contracts Administration, FAR, DFARS, Negotiation. Draft moderate to complex contractual instruments. Apply expert-level knowledge of contracting concepts”
Industry & Context.
Utilize independent judgment and creativity to resolve complex contract issues; identify opportunities for process improvement
Travel up to 25% annually, both domestically and internationally, Must be a U. S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual, pass a pre-employment drug screen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, or a Master's degree/JD with 3+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Ability to draft modified/revised language for terms and conditions in response to an RFP, Working to expert knowledge of contracting concepts, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), Demonstrated proactive contract management experience, Excellent internal and external negotiation skills, presentation, leadership, and team-building skills, Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Nice to Have
Professional certification (CCCM, CFCM, CPCM), Experience working with U. S. Government international customers, Experience in the aerospace and defense industry, Familiarity with Oracle, SharePoint, and JIRA, Experience mentoring or training junior contracts professionals
What You'll Do.
Draft moderate to complex contractual instruments
Apply expert-level knowledge of contracting concepts
Ensure compliance with corporate policies
Coordinate and manage contract volume
Review complex proposals for compliance
Draft and revise contract language
Determine appropriate flow-down provisions
Lead and support negotiation activities
Resolve complex contract issues
Prepare complex contractual documentation
Participate in process improvements
Develop and support proposal development
Provide mentorship and training
Communicate results clearly
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
effectively engage with both internal and external stakeholders; Collaborate effectively with senior corporate leadership; customer and supplier executive management; public agency executives
Communication Scope
interpersonal skills; ability to effectively engage; presentation skills; Communicate results clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Process & Methodology
manage contract volume in support of major or complex proposals, support competitive proposal development efforts
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