Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator

Country

United States of America

State / County

Washington

City

Tukwila

Division

EPD

Company

FTI

Function

Sales

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

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Opportunity ID

13590

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Contracts Administrator prepares contract documents and participates in negotiations toward mutual acceptance. You will work closely with contracting counterparts at our aerospace customers and the US Government to ensure delivery of industry leading components for today's premier commercial and military aircraft. The Contracts Administrator also reviews and approves order contracts and ensures all requirements are clearly flowed down to the Operations Team. This person will work across functional areas to ensure that the proper agreements are created to meet multiple business needs.

Core Competencies Required for this Position

• Understanding of contracting language and protocol

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tool suite

• Extremely organized, detail oriented, able to multi-task, and prioritize tasks.

• Ability to work in a team environment and at all levels of a fast-paced manufacturing plant

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide contractual analysis and interpretation

• Work with and advise team on important but potentially subtle contract nuances

• Candidate will be the site focal point for the final language for Purchase Orders, Terms and Conditions, Long Term Agreements, plus essential customer, and supplier communications

• Oversee the preparation and revision of contracts that involve the purchase or sale of goods and services

• Provide contract summaries regarding contract status and obligations

• Ensure compliance with governmental law, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies on contracting

• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations regarding governmental law, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies on contracting

• Provide the initial review of customer produced/proposed contract templates.

• Work with corporate resources to obtain legal advice, regulatory issues, compliance issues, and other matters as needed

• Develop and recommend creative solutions for Ad Hoc requests as needed

• Performs other Ad Hoc duties as assigned

• Maintain detailed and organized files

Minimum Education or Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Contracts, Business Administration, Finance and/or Accounting

• Familiarity with aerospace industry regulations and protocol

• Experience working with FAR, DFARS regulations

• Advanced capability in MS Office.

• Knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $66,000 to $100,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.