As a Contracts Manager, you will prepare and administer bids, proposals, and contracts in alignment with company policies and legal regulations. This role involves managing contracts administration staff, negotiating with suppliers or partners, and ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle, while demonstrating expertise in various contract types and government regulations.
Guiding Principles

• Do What is Right -We have integrity and strong character •We are trustworthy •We follow through on our commitments •We are respectful •We value diverse backgrounds, approaches, and perspectives •We take care of our team members and our customers.
• Dare Mighty Things -We have courage •We do what others think is impossible •We love the challenge •We are not afraid to take risks •We have passion •We have a bias for action •We make things happen •We succeed under adversity •We are resilient •We have grit.
• Make A Difference -We make the world better with our products and solutions •We are engaged in our community •We each make a difference within our company •We are lifelong learners, both professionally and personally •We are servant leaders.
• Own It-We take responsibility We are entrepreneurial •We take pride in everything we do •We check our egos at the door •We delegate authority •We empower team members to make decisions •We learn from failure •We support one another.
• Simplify -We actively seek out ways to simplify •We value clarity and brevity •We break plans down into actionable steps •We streamline processes •We are humble •We make do with what we have •We are resourceful.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with closeout of subcontracts.
• Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with cost reimbursable, time and materials, fixed unit rate, firm fixed price, and hybrid type contracts.
• Provide contract analysis and recommendations to appropriate leadership staff on potential gaps or risks.
• Required skills include excellent communication and organization; working with and maintaining confidential information; strong technical writing and documentation; advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Assist in project cost management and coordinate issue resolution with vendors and customers.
• Disseminate information to critical personnel regarding changes and updates relating to contracts.
• Exhibit sound business judgment, working well both independently and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment to develop comprehensive, effective solutions to challenging issues.
• Monitor small business goals on assigned subcontracts, coordinate with team members, maintain records, and participate in small business activities/fairs.
• Administer contracts, including large Federal Government ID/IQ contracts, task orders, and complex performance-based contracts with the assistance of the Director of Contracts.
• Assist in the preparation of bids and proposals, conducting cost analysis support, progress, as well as other various reports.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on contract administration activities and must be able to communicate this knowledge.
• Anticipate and execute on prerequisites as stated in contract terms, such as licensing, background checks, state/local union membership, etc.
• Coordinate with Contracts Administrators to develop, produce, and review subcontract documentation such as subcontracts, agreements, modification task/delivery orders, solicitations, estimates, cost/price analysis, special contract provisions, statement of work, proposals, certifications, and correspondence.
• Evaluate proposals and quotations, determine offer responsiveness, responsibility, and eligibility for award, as well as provide support for discussions and negotiations.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or project management; will consider directly related work experience and/or
• 8+ years of progressive responsibility administering Federal Government contract management.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA in a related field.
• NCMA Certification CACM or CPCM preferred.
• Experience with managing and reporting Government Property.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Physical Requirements: Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions: Exposure to a normal office environment. Position may occasionally require entering a production environment, including exposure to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures.
Benefits:
Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance and 401k. Team Members can also take advantage of additional benefit programs such as education assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and much more.
EEOC Statement:
Aerostar is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)