Contracts Administrator; CONTR

Position Summary The Contract Administrator I is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts in compliance with federal regulations and company policies. Under general supervision, this role ensures contractual obligations are met, risks are mitigated, and business objectives are achieved. The Contract Administrator must possess strong coordinating and organization skills and the ability to prioritize ever changing customer requirements.

Position Summary The Contract Administrator I is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts in compliance with federal regulations and company policies. Under general supervision, this role ensures contractual obligations are met, risks are mitigated, and business objectives are achieved. The Contract Administrator must possess strong coordinating and organization skills and the ability to prioritize ever changing customer requirements.

• Administer contracts from proposal through closeout, including modifications, renewals, and terminations
• Review, customer contract terms and conditions, FAR, DFARs, ITAR and export control requirements for compliance; escalating terms requiring corporate and legal review as needed
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, and milestones to ensure timely execution

• Support proposal development, including review of solicitation requirements (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs)
• Assist in pricing strategy and contract risk assessment
• Identify terms that may pose financial, legal, or operational risks
• Maintain accurate proposal records, documentation, and correspondence

• Act as primary point of contact for contractual matters with customers and internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate contract records, documentation, and correspondence
• Manage contract changes, modifications, and claims
• Manage product returns, repairs and warranty claims
• Ensure proper documentation for audits and compliance reviews

• Ensure adherence to all applicable terms and regulations (Statement of Work, PO specific requirements, customer Ts and Cs, FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, etc.)
• Evaluate risks and propose mitigation strategies
• Support internal and external audits
• Ensure proper flow-down of contract requirements to subcontractors through provision of Contract Brief

• Track contract funding, billing, and invoicing requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and relevant work experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective management of multiple fluctuating priorities and varying deadlines
• Team player who can also work independently
• Thrives in high pressure environment

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business preferred) OR
• Associate’s Degree and 2 years of experience in sales or customer service
• Previous Contract Administration/Customer Service Experience
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CUI and ITAR
• The ideal candidate will function with a sense of urgency, managing tasks effectively, despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Time management and deadline adherence

• In office
• May require handling sensitive or classified information
• Occasional travel may be required for customer or program meetings

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- Sargent Aerospace & Defense Legacy

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. RBC currently has 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.

In 2015, RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace…