Contracts Administrator
Black Mountain, NC 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description
Tracking Code
2017958
Job Description

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information, visit our website at

Position Description

This position will be responsible to provide customer service and support for all assigned programs and product offerings, with the focus to:

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer contacts,
  • Develop internal relationships to successfully support customer programs and orders
  • Monitor and manage day-to-day activities related to customer quotes, orders, and shipments.

Essential Functions

  • Act as first point of contact for all customer related inquires (phone, email, and fax). Coordinate customer interfaces including conference calls, on-site visits, visits to the customer facility and communications.
  • Coordinate customer forecasts, quotations and order submissions with customer contacts and internal individuals as required. Take appropriate actions to discuss with customer any discrepancies.
  • Develop, maintain, and administer appropriate pricing on quotations in conjunction with management review and approval.
  • Enter and release orders with sufficient detail and support to ensure delivery of the ordered product in accordance with all applicable customer specifications, and in accordance with standard practices and procedures.
  • Track customer orders throughout the production phase to assure any delays or design issues that impact quality or delivery are conveyed appropriately and expeditiously to customer.
  • Monitor contracts, agreements, and purchase orders to ensure full compliance with given terms and conditions.
  • Compile, analyze, and evaluate data related to customer orders to create custom reports, monitor account status, and facilitate shipments.
  • Monitor customer provided metrics as well as internal metrics and assure alignment. Coordinate metric reviews with customer as required to assure actual performance is accurately displayed in customer metrics.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with customer contacts. Learn customer programs and applications, and look for opportunities to encourage additional sales.
  • Maintain complete and accurate files to facilitate internal administration and audits by outside entities.
  • Evaluate position responsibilities, processes, and tasks for improvements towards a leaner, more efficient workflow.
  • Other duties as required.

Required Skills

Critical Competencies

  • Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and thoroughly attentive to detail in all actions.
  • Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills and be able to communicate across all levels and functions of the organization.
  • Must possess teamwork and leadership qualities.
  • Must be able to function effectively and independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Must be highly analytical and comfortable dealing with numbers.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel.

Required Experience

Required Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree required, with major in Business Administration, Accounting, Communications, Supply Chain, Marketing, or other quantitative field of study.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in Contract Administration required. Demonstrated experience directly associated with government contracting may be substituted for up to 2 years of education requirement.
  • Military experience highly desired and may also substitute for industry specific experience.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available.
  • Must be able to work on U.S. government programs and/or obtain security clearance in the future

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience with new business system implementation.
  • Familiarity with dynamic Excel reports and advanced functions, including PivotTables, macros, task automation, and large datasets.
  • Knowledge of US Government contract administration including all FAR and DFAR regulations.
  • Experience with contracts, legal terminology, and negotiation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Location
Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Kearfott takes affirmative action as to all of the above to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to protected veterans, women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. Kearfott’s EEO/AA Policy is supported by all levels of Company management

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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