Job Description

About Smiths Interconnect:

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

The Contracts Administrator will administer and manage US Government and commercial contracts, subcontract agreements, analyze complex bid and proposal tenders, review FAR/DFARS, and will interact with customers and be part of the contract negotiations team. The Contracts Administrator also tracks, creates, and maintains contract data requirements and deliverables and interacts regularly with senior and executive management on matters concerning functional areas, division goals, and customer relations. The Contracts Administrator will participate in proposal preparation and liaison with customers to ensure contract acquisition is in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications with a focus on maintaining existing business and securing new business with the U.S. Government and other commercial customers.

Responsibilities:

• Point person for Government and Commercial contract proposal development
• Perform risk assessments and mitigation within contractual agreements, terms and conditions, regulatory requirements, documents, processes, and procedures.
• Facilitate legal discussions around unresolved contract issues.
• Prepare contracts as well as manage contracts signed by the company.
• Perform on-going assessment and potential mitigation of vendor and supplier contracts.
• Utilizes knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations and Prime Contractor flow down provisions, usage, and applicability
• Respond to inquiries from potential national and international customers.
• Ensure key compliance dates and conditions are adhered to for all contracts.
• Researching, evaluating, and implementing contract vehicles
• Establish contractual processes and procedures in compliance with corporate policies, governmental laws, regulations, and standard industry practices.
• Manage contract status meetings.
• Request contract amendments in case the contracts are not satisfactory and have flaws.
• Perform oversight of subcontractor and consultant agreements and compliance
• Manage all contract administration activities from contract award through contract closeout.
• Maintain documented contracts for future reference.
• Meet all Company timelines processes, training, and initiatives.
• Manage contract information in electronic files, and on SBIR/STTR and other government websites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of, and experience managing and administering various types of Government and Commercial agreements and contracts (e.g., FFP, CR, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ’s, SOW, Subcontracts, NDAs, TA's, POs, DoD, and various commercial agreements etc.)
• Proficient in independently negotiating favorable terms and conditions on large multi-million-dollar contracts.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations, with an understanding of Prime Contractor flow down provisions, usage, and applicability.
• High degree of knowledge in commercial contracting
• Skilled understanding of contract concepts, principles, and legal applications and compliance
• Ability to lead the negotiations for change orders due to changes to the scope of work or project terms.
• Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts and other business arrangements.
• Ability to prioritize high volume contracts and proposals.
• Experience in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience within Contracts or 8+ years demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience with ITAR/EAR controls including Technical Assistance Agreements
• Experience with proposal writing and development

Education: Degree in Contract Management (preferred Government Contract Management), Business Administration or a recognized Trade Association, Additional work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Security: U.S. Person required (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident). May be required to obtain a security clearance.

Additional Information

Why Smiths Interconnect?

• Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group, a global engineering leader, you’ll be working on ground-breaking technologies that make a difference in industries that are shaping the future.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
• Innovative Culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team, where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
• Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and performance-related incentives.
• Location: Dundee is an exciting city with a growing tech sector and vibrant cultural scene, making it a great place to live and work.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website ( Careers - Smiths Group plc )

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