Contracts Administrator (14814805)

Contracts Administrator
Miramar, FL
Pay Rate: $41.06/hour

Job Description & Duties:

• This is a high-level, fast-paced, and demanding customer-facing role that serves as the primary interface for all contracting matters.
• The contractor will be fully responsible for managing their own portfolio of customers—from incoming unit induction through quoting and shipping. This includes direct ownership of customer communication, financial alignment, contract compliance, and cross-functional coordination.
• This role is the main customer interface and will be responsible for establishing and maintaining trust, ensuring compliance with negotiated terms and conditions, company policies, and financial objectives.
• The contractor will work closely with government and commercial customers, as well as internal teams across Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, International Trade Compliance, and Collins Aerospace Leadership.
• Review incoming repair paperwork daily and ensure induction of units within 24 hours; return or route non-product components as necessary.
• Manage contractual relationships with a high-volume aerospace customer, acting as the point of contact for contract execution, issue resolution, and strategic discussions.
• Obtain customer quote approvals and resolve open receivables by collaborating with internal finance teams and external customers.
• Communicate contractual obligations internally to ensure operational teams are aligned on customer requirements.
• Partner with International Trade Compliance (ITC) to ensure all import/export activity is properly vetted and compliant.
• Track and support internal financial objectives, including milestones, progress payments, payment terms, and collections.
• Coordinate with the customer and internal demand management team to align hardware forecasts and ensure timely deliveries.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and reporting efforts to help streamline contract workflows and reporting.
• Escalate risks and non-compliance matters to appropriate functional leads and support mitigation planning.

Required Qualifications:

• University Degree with 5+ years of experience OR Advanced Degree with 3+ years of experience OR 9 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong experience using Microsoft O365 suite (especially Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP experience, especially in contract management or order processing modules
• Experience with financial concepts such as quote review, pricing strategies, or A/R resolution
• Prior experience in an aerospace, defense, or highly regulated environment
• Knowledge of export/import regulations or prior collaboration with Trade Compliance

Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.