Job Description

Acara Solutions has an opening for a Entry Level Contract Associate role in San Leandro, CA for a defense industry.

Here's what you will receive: 

Pay : $39/hr

Duration : temp to hire

Schedule: 7:30am to 4pm - Mon to Fri

This position requires managing quotation issuance, contract administration to ensure contract execution in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. This person will contractually manage the Flash X-Ray, E-Beam Sterilization, and Nuclear Effects Testing lines of business. This chosen candidate will solve problems of limited scope and complexity and work is closely supervised. Assignments include following detailed, specific instructions, and contacts are primarily with the Commercial Products Team, other Contracts personnel, and the immediate supervisor. The ideal individual desires a position with growth potential, is a quick learner, very organized, and can communicate clearly and effectively. This is an entry-level position into the field of Contracts Management, however, it requires self-motivation, organization, customer (internal and external) service skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. 

Responsibilities:

• Contractual management of the Commercial Products business area is the primary assignment.
• Management of contracts through the full lifecycle includes contract formation, execution, modification, product delivery, and invoicing. This position includes continual execution of administrative and data entry tasks, in addition to interfacing directly with customers and the internal Team.
• Acts as an agent of the company by interfacing directly with Commercial and Government customers.
• Supports the Commercial Products line of business by preparation and submittal of quotations in response to customer requests.
• Minimal negotiation required with customers.
• Reviews and analyzes all contractual documentation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and corporate guidance. 
• Issues contract related documents and prepares shipping documents in accordance with contractual, legal, and corporate requirements.
• Provides real-time updates to Program Management in all contractual matters, by updating logs and documents for distribution, in addition to participating in meetings.

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Deadline oriented work ethic, and the ability to work successfully under pressure.
• Ability to work successfully within a team and strong collaborative skills.
• Ability to multi-task continually. 
• Expertise in the use of MS Word and Excel.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a Business, Legal, or Finance discipline.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• No prior experience with Government or Commercial contracts is required, however it is preferred.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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