Contract Administration Manager Location : Location US-OH-Avon Requisition ID 2024-8516 Category Contracts Segment Kaman Aerospace Shift Shift 1

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1 Posted Date 3 hours ago(9/4/2024 2:24 PM) Overview Leads the contract administration function for the division and is responsible for leading/developing contract administrators. Ensures efficient coordination, and execution of contract terms and conditions, and deliverables. Administers assigned contracts of complex scope to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations. Defines requirements, generates and provides input for proposals, negotiates pricing and terms, monitors contract performance and ensures compliance with contract requirements. Determines customer contractual requirements for new products and/or systems (i.e. Proposals that include engineering design and system hardware) and other specialized assignments. Has responsibilities for Order Management comprised of: Limited order entry, schedule changes, portal management, creations of Demand Plans as part of Sales, Inventory and Operating Plan (SIOP), customer communication and PO/Contract review and analysis. SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION: X Has Direct Reports __ Does Not Have Direct Reports Typically reports to the Director of Programs and Contracts. Provides direct leadership to subordinates as well as provides thought and situational leadership on teams in which contract involvement is required or needed. The role will have recurring interaction with Division Team Leaders, General Manager and staff, and external stakeholders and customers. The Contract Administration Manager will be responsible for conducting routine customer reviews regarding contract performance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Administers and is accountable for the performance of military and commercial contracts for all Divisional programs. Administers specialized and/or major contracts by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements including those issued against Basic Contract Agreements and/or Long-Term Agreements. Analyses include performance to delivery schedules, pricing, terms and conditions and other contract provisions. Determines technically and commercially compliant proposal packages of diverse scope and complexity for major customers in response to customer and contract requirements. Evaluates performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimates of costs of material, equipment, and labor hours. Initiates bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions. Develops responses to requests for proposal (RFP) of difficult scope and complexity by reviewing bid process procedures, reviewing material, test, and other requirements, and preparing appropriate responses. Prepares and submits complex proposals. Negotiates contract requirements in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies. Negotiates price, terms and conditions, deliveries, and other business issues within scope of responsibility. Ensures contract provisions are clear and conform to company policy. Monitors contract performance by determining compliance to contract requirements and determining the need for amendments or extensions to the contract. Determines when customer directed changes are out-of-scope. Contributes to meeting business objectives and participates in strategic planning - while being fully responsible for execution of strategy that relates to contracts. A clear grasp and understanding of division goals and strategies and how it applies to contract management practices for optimal business and financial performance is expected. Responsible for establishing the annual sales plan for the divisio