Subcontracts Administrator - Empirical Systems Aerospace : Job Details

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Administrator to work across our project teams. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides various services which include but are not limited to: rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing.

This position is fully on-site at Empirical Systems Aerospace in San Luis Obispo, CA

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and/or prepare subcontracts, contracts, agreements, amendments, change orders, business proposals, non-disclosure agreements, rental agreements and other contractual documents.
• Take sufficient steps to identify project risks.
• Liaise with and support the Project Managers to ensure the project is executed in compliance with terms and conditions.
• Participate in the development of new business proposals, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with the company's policies, standards, and procedures.
• Prepare and review subcontracts in cooperation with Supply Chain and Procurement, ensuring flow down of requirements.
• Prepare monthly project reports and make presentations at meetings.
• Support negotiations of claims, manage contractual changes and resolve disputes or conflict resolution with Contractors and Customers.
• Assess and prepare claims from suppliers.
• Manage contract closeout procedures.
• Confer with counsel and leadership on items out of the ordinary or carrying significant risk.
• Support supply chain in supplier and vendor certification and compliance.
• Assist in debriefings, resolving disputes, claims, litigation and settlements.
• Ensure completeness of contract files and records.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in contract management, business management, procurement, law or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in any combination of the following areas: contracts, subcontracts or purchasing.
• Demonstrated experience in Project Contract Administration required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contractual and legal documents, financial reports and technical documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• A working knowledge of federal government procurement procedures.
• Good understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations, industrial standard operating procedures (SOPs) and occupational, industrial regulations and law.
• Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality while working with purchasing information and other pertinent sensitive information.
• Excellent computer skills is a must, including a variety of software applications; tracking/scheduling software and Microsoft Products.
• Time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of operations, program management, project management, product development, and procurement desired.
• Expertise working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in aerospace preferred.
• Preferred familiar with ISO9001/AS9100.
• Advanced understanding of purchasing and supply chain procedures.

Benefits and Perks

• PTO 80hrs accrued and an additional 40hrs holiday pay (Christmas).
• Retirement: 401k w/match.
• Casual dress code, Free snacks.
• Amazing location to live, work, and play.

ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.Must be able to pass background check.Hiring Range: $75,000-$95,000 annual salary.