Contracts Admin Specialist

at  Bell Textron Inc

DESCRIPTION

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS A CONTRACTS ADMIN SPECIALIST

• Coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs)/Requests for Proposal (RFPs)/Requests for Quotation (RFQs) with internal and external customers.
• Coordinate Estimate Requests (ERs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) with internal and external customers.
• Coordinate proposal preparation, manage and prepare internal documentation for P&C Gate approvals as required and obtain management approval for submission to the customer.
• Develop proposal and contract strategy to include risk mitigation and responsibility as the primary point of contact for the review of terms and conditions of contract/requirement documents for compliance.
• Develop negotiation strategy and leads negotiations of proposal with commercial and/or government customers ensuring customer needs are satisfied while meeting Bell business and financial objectives.
• Performs contract administration from contract award to contract closeout, which may include internal notification of contract award and coordination of requirements to functional departments to advise of obligations during performance, contract notifications to customer, identification, and resolution of changes by application of knowledge of contract clauses and policies and procedures, monitor funding and expenditures, facilitation of invoicing, coordination of all import/export licenses and authorizations, documentation of delivery/completion to the customer, and contract closeout.\
• Assess, maintain, and utilize Bell information management systems for reports/metrics, correspondence, files, presentations, analyses, and contract administration.
• Coordinate with and influence personnel in multiple functions, Integrated Program Teams (IPTs), and Centers of Excellence (COEs) and at a variety of levels to ensure effective and efficient compliance with contractual and customer requirements.

SKILLS YOU BRING TO THIS ROLE

• Practice with FAR/DFARS and USG acquisition process required.
• Familiarity with the USG Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process preferred.
• Familiarity with FAR 12 Commerciality and understanding of the DCMA Commercial Item Group preferred.