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You will administer complex contracts to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations and reduce program risk. You will work as an individual contributor supporting program and functional managers, customers, and suppliers, primarily onsite in Irvine, CA, and influence proposals, negotiations, and change control for major programs. Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team
Administer major, competitive contract requirements and maintain contract files and change records
Define requirements and develop technically and commercially compliant proposal packages and responses to RFPs
Negotiate pricing, terms, conditions, deliveries, and contract change proposals
Monitor contract performance and compliance; determine need for amendments or extensions
Act as primary point of contact with customers on assigned contracts and participate in customer presentations
Support bid/no-bid decisions and create NDAs; analyze and respond to customer claims and disputes
Manage order-related tasks: minimal order entry, schedule changes, portal management, demand plan creation, customer communication, and PO/contract review
Lead or apply process improvements and support contract risk management reviews
Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline (BA)
Contract management certification required (e.g., NCMA or IACCM) unless you hold a JD or MBA
Typically 5+ years of progressively responsible related experience
Demonstrated ability to analyze contract performance, pricing, terms, and compliance
Experience negotiating complex contracts and managing change control
Pay Range
$115k to $125k, depending on experience Ready to Make Your Mark?
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Pay Range
$115,000.00 Annually to $125,000.00 Annually
Numbers & Facts
Location
Irvine, CA
Industry
Other/Not Classified
Salary
$115,000–$125,000 Per Year
Company Size
1 to 9 employees
About Company
NextDeavor offers a conscious approach to recruitment. We pride ourselves for our innovative selection and matching methods. Our core values are reflected in our culture; grounded in integrity, clarity, flexibility and cohesion. With this combination NextDeavor’s vision provides a collaborative solution to understanding talent and enriching human capital. Our approach brings a new dimension to the recruitment arena as organizations accurately match and select candidates based on their skills and cultural compatibility. While candidates are able to actively transition towards more engaging careers that fully utilize their skill set and allow for their professional development.
We are a forerunner in the recruitment world providing an algorithmically automated platform that simplifies the recruitment process while reducing overheads and increasing retention rates. With our specialized artificial intelligence platform, we are able to uncover new candidates, scaling the sourcing efforts of any talent acquisition team. NextDeavor matches technological advancements with meaningful candidate selection based on personality, job preferences and the ability for candidates to blend and enhance team dynamics.
The powerful dynamic of artificial intelligent technology interfaced with recruitment needs, means NextDeavor aligns talent, skills and culture seamlessly
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Bid Packagesunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Change Controlunmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
Contract Analysisunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Contract Negotiationunmatched
Contract Requirementsunmatched
Contract Reviewunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
File Maintenanceunmatched
Functional Programming Languagesunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
New Drug Applicationunmatched
Order Managementunmatched
Order Processingunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Program Controlunmatched
Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Sales Presentationunmatched
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