Contracts Administration Director jobs in Worcester, MA

SUMMARY

Responsible for all aspects of contracts and program management for The Entwistle Company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following.

· Extensive knowledge in all aspects of DFAR contracting including contract types, clauses, subcontracts, payment terms, quality assurance, compliance, milestone billing, invoicing and DD250 sell off

· Lead and manage development and execution of program integrated master schedules

· Work collaboratively with the Executive Leadership team in the execution of the business

· Reviews and approves contract proposals prior to submission

· Reviews, approve, and submit contract proposals

· Reviews and supports preparation of technical write-up, pricing, period of performance, contract clauses, subcontract management, and schedule for proposals.

· Review and approve programs according to company policies and participate in formulation of business development, marketing, policies and programs.

· Ensure that operations conform with local, state, and national government regulations.

· Manage organizational staffing plan to ensure ability to support company business objectives

· Support competitive analysis and sales strategies to achieve growth strategies

· Support preparation of sales forecasts for annual operating planning; develop and maintain sales recognition policies

· Interface with customer counterparts to determine application and viability of company’s ability to meet contract requirements

· Oversees the company’s compliance functions

· Assist in write-up of proposals including executive summary, technical, and cost volumes

· Respond to phone and written inquiries from customers; act as the company liaison with customers to resolve all aspects of pre and post-contract award inquiries

· Review engineering, operations, and supply chain estimates to support proposal submission

· Attend bid conferences and industry days

· Review and advise leadership of changes to procurement regulations

· Supervise staff of contract administrators and program planning team

· Monitor test schedules and line-item schedules to assure compliance with contract terms and prepare integrated milestone schedules as required

· Review and distribute data items required by customers in accordance with contract requirements (e.g. CDRLs)

· Interface with engineering, manufacturing, production and shipping to assure compliance and conformance to contract requirements and schedules.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

1. To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.

2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.

3. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Business Administration or equivalent contract administration experience.
• 10-12 years’ experience in contract administration.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Computer literate.

WHAT WE OFFER

401k and Employer Match

Paid time off

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Family and Medical Leave

Generous Health Insurance Coverage

Employee Paid Dental Insurance

Employee Paid Vision Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Contract Administration: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hudson, MA 01749 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hudson, MA 01749: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person