Contract Specialist Sr

Education and Experience Requirements

Associate's Degree Business, Marketing, Finance or related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Bachelor's Degree preferred. 3 years contract administration or customer account administration experience. Must be familiar with applicable FAA and aircraft export regulations.

Position Purpose:

With minimal oversight or direction, support and/or perform all activities related to the development and administration of contracts, ensuring adherence to GACs overall business strategy and corporate policies.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. In accordance with approved processes and procedures, prepare assigned contractual documents as assigned and/or as requested.
2. In accordance with established guidelines and management direction, support or participate in the negotiation of contractual commitments when assigned and act as a primary point of contact regarding contractual issues during performance of the contract. Maintain continuous surveillance of the contract and anticipate/identify/monitor potential areas of difficulty; recommend corrective actions to be taken to ensure conformance with contract obligations. Ensure that contractual risks identified during contract performance are evaluated, assessed, and approved by the appropriate internal and external personnel.
3. In accordance with established processes and procedures, proactively ensure agreements and related documents are performed by appropriate personnel within the company consistent with established operating schedules and company policies and objectives.
4. Working independently or with a Contract Manager, interact in a timely manner with customers to identify, recommend, and implement solutions for potential contractual issues; provide subject-matter expertise and assistance to prepare documentation and checklists, and coordinate with customers and outside parties (attorneys, escrow agents, and financing companies, for example) as necessary; and ensure customer satisfaction with the contracting process, and contract performance.
5. Proactively assist in developing and implementing new/improving existing policies and practices to address changing internal and external contracting requirements.
6. Promote the growth of Contract Coordinators and Contract Specialists by assisting in training, to include preparation and conduct of skill development training information and/or materials.

Additional Functions:

1. Maintain accurate computer generated records and maintain various other reports as required. .
2. Share technical knowledge and experience with other employees. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Must be able to identify potential areas of administration conflict and recommend course of action.