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Onboard Systems Inc

Contract Specialist

Onboard Systems Inc, Anaheim, California, United States, 92808

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Signia Aerospace is a global, integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace industry. Signia currently operates two complementary business segments: Thermal Management (key brands include ACE Thermal Systems and Mezzo Technologies) and Mission Systems (key brands include Onboard Systems, Lifesaving Systems, and Meeker Aviation). The Signia brands are leaders in their respective markets and provide a compelling value proposition to both aerospace and defense OEMs and end-users.

Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch, located in Anaheim, CA is one of the world’s leading providers of Search & Rescue (SAR) and Human External Cargo (HEC) advanced mission equipment for civil, commercial, and military helicopters.

Position Overview Location: Anaheim, CA (Hybrid)

The Contract Specialist will be responsible for supporting contractual and business efforts for multiple businesses under the Mission Systems portfolio. This role requires a strong understanding of customer facing commercial and government contracting, and industry regulations to ensure timely and effective contract execution, while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

What You’ll Do

Drafts, generates, interprets, and manages small and large, complex agreements and contractual documents, in accordance with internal and external customer schedules and requests, to ensure these documents align to business objectives.

Providing contract administration support by reviewing, interpreting and negotiating contract requirements, contract change / modification impacts

Works closely with senior management on multi‑business agreements.

Performing proposal support, contract negotiation and administration assistance for programs and special projects as assigned

Advising Contracts and Program leadership of contractual rights, obligations and risks: conducting risk assessments, creating risk mitigation plans and proposing alternative approaches to contract execution through redlines

Serving as an authorized, empowered representative for Onboard Systems, interfacing with customer buying command representatives to build effective relationships and manage contracts to support operational/strategic business goals

Coordinating solutions to contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Contract Performance and ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations

Investigating and reconciling significant contract changes involving cost, specifications, data requirements, schedules, etc.

Supporting Contract Manager with collecting contractual data and compiling reports

Maintaining Contracts documents and administration systems for accuracy, searchability and to ensure full and complete records of all contract information is kept

Available to be on site at least 3 days a week

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5 years of professional experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field with 3 years of professional experience

Experience working in the aerospace industry is strongly preferred

Working Knowledge of the FAR/DFARS. This includes experience in interpreting and applying these regulations in government contracting and procurement processes, ensuring compliance, and staying updated with any changes or amendments

A critical thinker, possesses good analytical and problem solving skills

Proven ability to develop internal and external relationships; must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Must be detail‑oriented and able to work in a virtual team environment; Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Strong organizational skills with ability to maintain and evolve document retention, process, procedures

Excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and be a self‑starter who can work independently with minimal supervision

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including SharePoint

Proven ability to collaboratively interface with various disciplines such as Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business Development or any related function

Prior experience with FAR Part 12 procurements, including collaborating with different functional disciplines in preparing commercial item assertion packages (technical and price reasonableness)

NCMA Credentials (CFCM™, CCMA™, etc.) and other Industry‑Specific Certifications a plus

What’s In It for You

Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with employer contribution matching

In addition to offering competitive wages and benefits, Onboard Systems also offers the opportunity to increase your future earnings tied to growth in company performance. We recognize employee contributions toward growing the business through our unique Growth Participation Unit program (GPU). GPUs are tied directly to company growth and reward all eligible employees with cash when the business grows over time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

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