Contracts Administrator

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The primary function of this role is to ensure compliance to MPG’s trade, contracts, and security commitments. This role allows for creating, managing, and enforcing contracts, agreements, and regulations between customers and MPG. While ensuring all parties involved comply with legal requirements and contractual obligations.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Contract Admin. Functions 

• Guide and direct contract lifecycle from RFP/RFQ through closeout or cancellation. 
• Participate in the planning, direction and coordination of contract preparation, negotiations, and contract management to facilitate success of contract bid award.  
• Advise on all phases of the acquisition process including methods of contracting, type of contract, solicitation of proposals/bids, evaluation of proposals/bids, price and/or cost analysis, etc.  
• Review all purchase orders from customers including terms & conditions and other documentation to ensure compatibility with corporate objectives. 
• Reviews and Executes all Reps and Certs. & Customer Forms.
• Access all contracting portal requirements within WAWF and input requirements. 
• WAWF Invoicing.
• Maintain Customer Portal Access related to ExoStar and WAWF.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

• Associate’s degree in a business-related field (accounting/finance/business/law) from an accredited four-year college or university required or 3-4 years of previous employee related experience. 
• Must meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities above. 
• Experience in planning, directing, negotiating, coordinating, and administering to obtain contract compliance with the federal acquisition regulatory supplements and objectives.  
• Experience with pre-award and post-award procedures sufficient to plan and conduct the acquisition process from the description of the requirements through contract delivery. 
• Experience in a government contactor manufacturing. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have strong knowledge and experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), and Engineer FAR Supplement (EFARS). 
• Must have strong attention to detail. 
• Must be able to analyze and solve complex problems. 
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Must have expertise in Microsoft Office Suite products. 
• Must have the ability to plan and manage multiple projects at once. 

Work Arrangement : Onsite  

Salary Range : $60,000.00   - $78,000.00  

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@mpgdover.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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