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Contracts Administrator

Location: 

West Chester, OH, US, 45069

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.

 

Are you an individual with a passion for supporting our nation’s military communications? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity

 

Why work for us?

We prioritize innovation and creativity, career advancement opportunities, a collaborative culture, work -life balance, and competitive compensation and benefits. The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that defines us to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

 

Summary:

As a Contracts Administrator at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by ensuring 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.

 

Benefits of joining our team!

  • Annual incentive plan (bonus)
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Up to 10 paid holidays/year
  • 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paid
  • Other ancillary insurance options available
  • 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
  • Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
  • Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
  • Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

 

Primary Responsibilities of this position include:

  • 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.

 

Knowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include:

  • 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. 

 

Requirements Include:

  • 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. 
  • Approximately 5% travel requirements for training and site related activities.

 

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Work Arrangement : Onsite  

Salary Range :    -   

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.

Job Function : Legal & Compliance


Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati

Job Segment: Purchasing, Telecom, Telecommunications, RFP, Pre-Sales, Finance, Technology, Sales

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