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King Aerospace · 3 hours ago

Contract Manager

King Aerospace is seeking a Contract Manager responsible for planning and administering a compliant contract and financial management program for aircraft maintenance contracts. The role involves managing contract-related activities, ensuring compliance, and providing customer service to both internal and external clients.

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Responsibilities

Process and maintain incoming/outgoing contract and subcontract documents, CDRL’s, reports, billing requests, and correspondence
Review contract documents for contract terms and conditions, and provide guidance and direction to the Program Manager and functional leads regarding requirements, terms, changes, and potential conflicts
Insure procedures to process Over & Above Work Requests are established, understood, and followed
Monitor and track subcontract compliance, reports, and invoices
Receive and maintain subcontract files to support compliant administration
Review performance of subcontractors on an annual basis and document past performance
Maintain up-to-date files and archives of contracts and subcontracts and related documents
Update files accurately and timely to facilitate reliance and use by others
Insure preparation of timely, accurate, and complete billings based on contract terms
Review contracts and subcontracts to insure use of proper billing rates. Initiate timely action to update billing rates as appropriate and insure submittal of prior year overhead rate packages
Review all contract billings prior to submittal to the customer
Follow-up as appropriate on submitted billing documents to insure receipt by the customer and timely payment
Act as focal point for all external and internal audits of the contract and related subcontracts
Coordinate responses, dialog, and action plans related to audits and/or inquiries related to the contract
Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract managementGovernment contracting experienceNCMA certificationBachelor’s DegreeMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsDetail orientedCustomer focusTeam player

Required

A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Contracting, Finance or related field is preferred. If a candidate does not have a degree, he or she should have equivalent training and experience
The position requires a combination of contract management knowledge and administration ability, customer focus, and strong people skills
A Secret government clearance may be required, and/or favorable personal background check and/or a National Agency Check (NAC) may also be required
Highly motivated, self starter with a proven ability to work in a team environment
Strong oral and verbal communication skills to effectively and efficiently obtain and relay information to others in person, by phone, by e-mail and most importantly in writing
Must have ability to write clear, concise reports, business correspondence and procedures
Must also be able to prepare and present effective briefings and respond to questions from critical audience members
Flexibility to change gears and re-prioritize tasks under pressure
Read, identify, and comprehend specific contract language in order to provide compliant interpretations of contract requirements
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, FAA regulations necessary and a plus
Ability to build and maintain a positive rapport with internal and external customers
Must be highly detail oriented
Effectively schedule, communicate, and meet agreed upon deadlines
Use discretion when dealing with company-sensitive and/or confidential information
Professionally communicate with internal and external customers at all levels
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Microsoft Office, Management Information software, Excel spreadsheets, internet software, and e-mail/Microsoft Outlook
Current driver's license required
Drug Screen
Background Check
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Travel and deployment is required for some locations

Preferred

Experience managing government aircraft maintenance contracts is desirable
Professional certification through NCMA (CFCM, CPCM) or equivalent is preferred or the ability to obtain such certification within the first three years of employment

Company

King Aerospace

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King Aerospace provides aircraft support services.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Brian Sinkule
Chief Financial Officer
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Pete Schneider
Chief Operating Officer
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