Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator Location: Joplin, MO.
Salary: $50K - $65K (depending on experience).
Hours: M-F (8 to 5) No hybrid or remote.
Travel: 0%
Status: W-2 (must be a US Citizen).
Benefits: Health, vision, dental, PTO, holidays, 401K, and other company provided benefits.
Relocation: Available in some cases.
Reports To: Contract Manager.
Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to act as the business advisor for business, regulatory and legal issues by providing day-to-day guidance and support to the internal team regarding the meaning, applicability and implications of contract terms and compliance to company policy throughout the proposal and contract performance processes.
Responsibilities: • Be responsible for reviewing standard contract solicitation term; leading proposal preparation; negotiating price, schedule, and terms; handling contract award confirmations; and interpreting agreement terms and conditions.
• Interpret contract guidelines and ensure adherence to company policy, customer specifications and identify risks and areas of concern.
• Prepare, negotiate, review, and execute contracts detailing prices, terms, and special provisions.
Education: Bachelor's Degree Business, Management, or related discipline Required.
Requirements: • Have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Have strong problem solving and project management skills.
• Have excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Be able to manage workloads involving tasks of varying priority and complexity.
Preferences: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, the most successful candidate will also have:
• Experience in DoD and Non-DoD contracting.
• Knowledge of FARs, DFARs and proposal experience across all contract types.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently and establish, develop, and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external customers.