Employment

Korry Electronics, a subsidiary of Esterline, is the internationally recognized leader in the design and manufacture of electro-optical display products, subsystems and discrete components for the aerospace and defense industries. We are a cutting-edge, industry pacesetter in many technologies (such as Night Vision and LED) that drive advances in critical applications for man-machine interfaces.

We currently have an opening for a Contracts Administrator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Contract Administrator is responsible for negotiation and management of medium to large contracts and changes. Participates in proposal preparation; has responsibility for negotiating price, delivery, technical baseline, and terms and conditions; performs contract review and acceptance; administers and monitors contract performance; assists program manager in solving related problems such as questions regarding risk, profit, special contractual provisions. This is an intermediate level position and requires the exercise of some judgment within defined procedures and some management direction.

Responsibilities include

• Generate new ideas, procedures and processes that will have a positive effect on customer satisfaction Identify gap between Korry processes/requirements and customer needs Manage scope of the work and schedule to ensure customer satisfaction Position terms negotiations to be viewed as contribution to mitigate risk and increase profit for Korry. Ensure contract compliance throughout the company Prepare contractual correspondence and documentation from pre-award through closure
• Effectively manage change control and issue resolution

Lean Requirements

• Administer contract with best practices to eliminate non-value added/non-essential activities Establish work standards for contract administration Meet goals/metrics for contract administration Cross-trained in all functions of the organization
• Involved in continuous improvements

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Business Administration and a minimum of three years aerospace industry experience in a contracts administration, management, or negotiation position.  Must also have demonstrated experience in leading small teams or workgroups, must have a basic understanding of U.S. Export regulations (EAR and ITAR), and must have a basic understanding of lean manufacturing or process improvement techniques. 

PREFER:

• Masters Degree in Business Administration and five or more years of aerospace industry experience in civil and government contracts administration, management, or negotiation position.
• Prior experience with submitting license applications under U.S. Export regulations (EAR and ITAR)
• Working knowledge of U.S. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
• Experience with negotiating and administering contracts with international customers.

PEOPLE make it happen at Korry. Our success is built on a philosophy that encourages personal growth, involvement and individual commitment in a team environment. Korry offers many exciting benefits including educational support, three flexible weeks off during your first year of employment, a subsidized ride to work, and the opportunity to work with the best people in the business.

Your options to apply are:

1. Email your resume to recruiter@korry.com.

2. Fax your resume to 206-286-5545.

3. Mail your resume to, or apply in person at:

Korry Electronics Co.
901 Dexter Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109

Korry Electronics is an equal employment opportunity employer and a drug/alcohol free workplace.

For more opportunities at Esterline Technologies visit www.esterline.com.