Contract Manager

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Contracting, Finance or related field is preferred. If a candidate does not have a degree, he or she should have equivalent training and experience. The position requires a combination of contract management knowledge and administration ability, customer focus, and strong people skills. If assigned to government contract, experience managing government aircraft maintenance contracts is desirable. Professional certification through NCMA (CFCM, CPCM) or equivalent is preferred or the ability to obtain such certification with in the first three years of employment. A Secret government clearance may be required, and/or favorable personal background check and/or a National Agency Check (NAC) may also be required.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for planning and administering a sound, effective, and fully compliant contract and financial management program in support of all assigned aircraft maintenance contract. Acts as the Company's focal point for day-to-day contract management of the contract and coordinates all contract-related activities including purchasing, logistics, maintenance, and finance actions. Responsible for knowing all contractual requirements, monitoring contract funds status, coordinating the preparation of contract reports, Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) items, billing documents, and advising the Program Manager on contractual rights, obligations, and opportunities for enhanced performance. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease cycle time, and streamline work processes. Works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, seamless customer service to both internal and external customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Contracts:

• Process and maintain incoming/outgoing contract and subcontract documents, CDRL's, reports, billing requests, and correspondence.
• Review contract documents for contract terms and conditions, and provide guidance and direction to the Program Manager and functional leads regarding requirements, terms, changes, and potential conflicts.
• Insure procedures to process Over & Above Work Requests are established, understood, and followed.

1. Subcontracts:

• Monitor and track subcontract compliance, reports, and invoices.
• Receive and maintain subcontract files to support compliant administration.
• Review performance of subcontractors on an annual basis and document past performance.

1. Records:

• Maintain up-to-date files and archives of contracts and subcontracts and related documents.
• Update files accurately and timely to facilitate reliance and use by others.

1. Billings:

• Insure preparation of timely, accurate, and complete billings based on contract terms.
• Review contracts and subcontracts to insure use of proper billing rates. Initiate timely action to update billing rates as appropriate and insure submittal of prior year overhead rate packages.
• Review all contract billings prior to submittal to the customer.
• Follow-up as appropriate on submitted billing documents to insure receipt by the customer and timely payment.

1. Audits:

• Act as focal point for all external and internal audits of the contract and related subcontracts.
• Coordinate responses, dialog, and action plans related to audits and/or inquiries related to the contract.

1. Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Highly motivated, self starter with a proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong oral and verbal communication skills to effectively and efficiently obtain and relay information to others in person, by phone, by e-mail and most importantly in writing. Must have ability to write clear, concise reports, business correspondence and procedures. Must also be able to prepare and present effective briefings and respond to questions from critical audience members.
• Flexibility to change gears and re-prioritize tasks under pressure.
• Read, identify, and comprehend specific contract language in order to provide compliant interpretations of contract requirements. Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, FAA regulations necessary and a plus.
• Ability to build and maintain a positive rapport with internal and external customers.
• Must be highly detail oriented.
• Effectively schedule, communicate, and meet agreed upon deadlines.
• Use discretion when dealing with company-sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Professionally communicate with internal and external customers at all levels.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Management Information software, Excel spreadsheets, internet software, and e-mail/Microsoft Outlook.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Current driver's license required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of 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 the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to spend long hours sitting or standing and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle and eye strain.
• The employee is required to use verbal communication and auditory senses.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Drug Screen
• Background Check
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Travel and deployment is required for some locations

King Aerospace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, pregnancy, genetics, or any other legally protected status.