Contracts Administrator III

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Teledyne Advanced Electronic Systems (TAES) is seeking a Contract Administrator to conduct proposal review and submittal, contract negotiation, contract administration, and manage close-out activities of government and/or commercial contracts. The Contract Administrator acts as the Company's primary representative to the customer on contractual matters to ensure contractual requirements of the Company are met. This position will be responsible for supporting the preparation of negotiation position and strategies; analyzing terms and conditions of contracts; review proposals for compliance with regulations and policies; negotiate costs, price, and terms of contracts and modifications; initiate internal documentation and communicate contract requirements internally; support the control of contract costs and profits; coordinate closeout of completed contracts; monitor Company performance on contractual obligations; ensure compliance with schedules for all deliverables; and prepare special reports and analyses as required. Learning and understanding overarching company operations, processes, and procedures and how the Contracts Administrator supports and enhances these operations are key to the success of this role. Tasks and assignments tend to be complex, non-routine and/or require a greater level of expertise. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and process to meet goals outlined. Duties are performed under very limited supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned):

• Negotiates, executes, and administers primarily Firm-Fixed Price contracts issued by industry customers.
• Responsible for participating in the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of government and/or commercial contracts.
• Reviews and approves all contractual documents for protection of Company's contractual posture, satisfaction of government specifications and requirements, and adherence to Company policy.
• Independently negotiates with the customer regarding various issues to include contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, and scope.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Performs complex specialized assignments of contract administration.
• Regularly facilitates the negotiation, award and appropriate documentation of awards subject to the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).
• Interfaces with senior customer representatives and auditors to answer inquires, conduct fact-finding discussions, and interprets contract terms.
• Identifies risks and obstacles to achieving business goals and provides solutions or seeks assistance.
• Frequently interacts with program managers, proposal pricing, finance, business analysts, and customer representatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities but may include providing technical leadership to lower-level Administrators.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical- Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Project Management- Communicates changes and progress.
• Technical Skills- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Regulations (DFAR), related federal and state legislation and regulations, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Applicable regulations regarding procurement and contractual agreements. Business law, contract administration, and negotiation techniques and methods. Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Customer Service- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills- Maintains confidentiality.
• Oral Communication- Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.
• Teamwork- Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Ethics- Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support- Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Exercise discretion and initiative in compiling and selecting appropriate data for decision making. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Motivation- Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity- Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative- Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation- Generates suggestions for improving work.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in business administration, contracts, or related field, plus five (5) years of related experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Other Essential Duties

• Must be able to operate independently, using his/her own technical and professional experience and knowledge in all areas of contract administration.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Contract certificates are desirable, but not required.
• Candidate must have experience with various contract types (Cost/FFP), have strong working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, related supplements, and TINA.
• Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance.
• Experience with Trade Compliance is desirable but not required.
• Experience working with large prime contractors preferred.
• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

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Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.