Sr. Contracts Analyst

Title: Sr. Contracts Analyst

Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale

Job Number: 15144

SUMMARY

The Senior Contracts Analyst is responsible for all aspects of the contracting process including proposal preparation, fact finding, negotiation, contract administration, and contract closure. Responsible for the administration, and proper coordination of various types of contracts, agreements and other legal documents with program management, finance/accounting, legal, and other functional areas as necessary. Participate in the identification, development, and defining of proposals. Participate within the contracts department in the development of best practice processes and procedures in Government contracts and change management. Performs contract administration functions on new and existing contracts as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for entire contractual life-cycle administration of contracts and other activity as assigned by the Contracts Manager and Contracts Director.

• Prepares and administers routine correspondence, negotiation memoranda, and contract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated submittal.

• Prepares, organizes and maintains contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance.

• Assists mid- to high-level business development, contracts, and project management professionals in working with internal or external business teams on issues and developments relative to assigned contracts, demonstrating an understanding of the business case and financial implications

• Review and analyze contract actions for identification of discrepancies, risks, and concerns; specific focus will be on initiation, administration, and change management.

• Initiates internal documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with standard operating procedures and contractual specifications

• Reviews complex solicitations and prepares specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications.

• Analyzes significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure.

• Analyzes new law, regulation and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives.

• Assists in identification, development and implementation of new contract policy and processes.

• All other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Savvy

• Strategic Management

• Change of Direction

• Being connected & Respectful

• Diverse Mindset

• Building relationships and partnerships

• Accountability

• Building confidence & integrity

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to draft moderate to complex, non-routine contractual instruments.

• Ability to identify required improvement to established policies and to communicate implementation procedures to others.

• Working knowledge of contracting concepts, Uniform Commercial Code, applicable public contract acquisition law and regulations, and applicable international contract law.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Use of independent judgment and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues.

• Ability to conceptualize and write and/or edit compelling proposal narrative and oral presentation slides.

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

• Must be able to work with little direction and handle multiple tasks.

• Ability to understand and apply technical concepts related to aviation and apply technical and pricing concepts of our capabilities and related turnkey services.

• Prior military experience a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Five (5) to seven (7) years relevant professional experience in Contract Administration or Eight (8) to ten (10) years of combined relevant experience in contracts, aviation, defense, or aerospace.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office business applications.

• Must have excellent communication and people skills.

• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), including FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 contracts, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and other related federal regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

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AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.