Contract Innovation Manager Jobs in Springfield, MA

Position Overview
TRIUMPH System, Electronics & Controls is seeking a Contract Administrator role based in Windsor, CT. The Contract Administrator's primary responsibilities are account management, customer point of contact, and overall administrative liaison.
Responsibilities
• Provide administration of OE, spares and overhaul and repair contracts for a diverse range of commercial and military customers both domestic and international.
• Complete order review, entry, acknowledgement, and process amendments.
• Initiates the Contract Review process by documenting the customer's order and contract flow-down requirements and routes those requirements to the appropriate internal departments.
• Perform preliminary review and analysis of contract terms and conditions as well as conduct preliminary research of specific contract issues.
• Perform preliminary review of various contractually binding documents: MOU (Memorandum of Understanding), MOI (Memorandum of Intent), NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement), and PIA (Proprietary Information Agreement) in coordination with Management.
• Ensures that the obligations of the contract are fulfilled throughout the duration of the contract. Conducts routine review and response to customer contract demands in coordination with the Business Development, Contracts and Product Line Management groups.
• Interpret contract language and consult with management and corporate legal as needed for matters requiring legal interpretation.
• Ensure ERP sales order entry is complete, timely, and accurate.
• Maintain custody and order of all contractual documents.
• Maintains phone and written communication with customers relative to contract issues.
• Meet customer expectations and maintain strong customer relationships while focused on risk and cost control, to contribute to organizational profitability and success.
• Initiate the enterprise-wide contract review necessary to submit customer proposals. This includes providing input and direction to pricing, statement of work verification, terms and conditions verification, preliminary proposed draft response, and adherence to quality and supply chain requirements.
• Provide negotiation support to Business Development, Contracts and Product Line Management groups.
• Support Finance, Program Management, Engineering, and Compliance regarding contract matters, regulatory issues, government contracting, and commercial contracting.
• Assist in developing and implementing standard process and procedure of the contract administration function.
• Support monthly SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) meetings to ensure accurate part provisioning.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree, plus to 6+ years of experience preferred.
• Extremely strong customer service skills, strong business acumen and positive attitude required.
• High volume quoting and contract award environment. Fast-paced, multi-tasker with superior organization skills and closing skills required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required - Excel Mastery is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of JDE ERP system preferred.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Previous contract administration experience in the aerospace industry.
• FAR and government contracting experience and knowledge preferred
Employment Type: Full-Time / Salaried Exempt
Position Range: $82K - $123K
Our Vision:
As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.
Our Mission:
We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.
Our Values:

1. Integrity - Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
2. Teamwork - Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
3. Continuous Improvement - Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
4. Innovation - Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
5. Act with Velocity - Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Code of Conduct:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH's Code of Conduct.
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):
Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.
Additional Information:
Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the Export administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.