Contracts Administrator I / Contracts Administrator II

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Contracts Administrator I / Contracts Administrator II
The duties of this position are focused on coordination of numerous production contracts, learning about the contracts profession at the same time.
What You'll Do:

• Provide contract administration functions in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Work with program and customer management to determine and meet program requirements.
• Administration of multiple repair contracts; requiring strong attention to detail and ability to successfully navigate a high volume of work.
• Form and administer contracts.
• Review and interpret contracts, modifications and change orders; prepare contract review records and obtain necessary management approvals.
• Recommend and implement negotiation strategies and techniques.
• Participate in contract-negotiating team.
• Participate in change proposals and their negotiations.
• Prepare presentations for program and customer management review.
• Prepare sales and profit accruals.
• Participate in the development of contract systems and procedures.
• Develop and provide required information to Supply Chain and Program Management organizations.
• Prepare and maintain required contract administration documentation in accordance with company procedures and government regulations.
• Coordinate the work of and assist in the training of other contract administrators.

• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You'll Need:

• Contracts Administrator I - BS/BA in a related field.
• Contracts Administrator II - BS/BA in a related field plus 2 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

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Relocation for this position is not available.
Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR I: $53,000 - $72,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR II: $64,000 - $87,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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