Contracts Administrator III

Job Opportunity At Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Summary

Reviews and analyzes new and / or continuing contract and service agreements to ensure the terms comply with legal guidelines, contracting principles, and cost constraints. Researches federal, state, and local laws and requirements and their effects on bid, agreements and contracts. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Determines critical methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reviews estimates of material, equipment, and production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Prepares bids, process specifications, test and progress reports, and other exhibits that may be required for upper level review and approval.
• Reviews bids from other firms for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable bids.
• Negotiates contract with customer or bidder.
• Administers most aspects of contracts, which may include final approval of payment.
• Requests amendments to or extensions of contracts.
• Advises departments of contractual rights and obligations.
• Compiles data for preparing estimates.
• Maintains contract and contractor status databases.
• Reviews all correspondence concerning contractors and responds as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains contact with contractors to ensure the smooth working of the contract awarding process.
• Coordinates work of sales department with production and shipping department to implement fulfillment of contracts.
• May act as liaison between company and subcontractors.
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience : Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Outlook; MS Excel and MS Word software.

Other Essential Duties : Follows all import / export requirements, consulting with facility import / export personnel as required.

Other Skills And Abilities : Basic Knowledge of ISO and / or AS9100; Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / 6 Sigma / Kaizen; Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP)

Other Qualifications : US Citizenship with ability to attain / maintain government security clearance.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.