Robinson Aviation (RVA), Inc. is looking for a Contracts & Accounting Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will be seated in our Oklahoma City corporate headquarters office. Telework is not available for this position. This individual will work in a team environment and need to develop and execute new strategies for improving the efficiency of the contracting and accounting functions. Will function as a liaison to executive leadership when resolving issues.
The Contracts & Accounting Specialist will focus on establishing payment terms, initiating, and monitoring invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives. Will have ownership of various contracting tasks to comply with daily, monthly, and quarterly requirements.
In this role, the selected candidate will:
Assist with proposal preparation and contract administration activities from the proposal through closeout
Assist proposal preparation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Assist contract personnel with establishing credentials in customer systems, including SAMs and FAA’s CEDAR program
Provide support to Safety/Quality assurance
Compiling reports, tracking completion dates, and ensuring submission within contractual timelines
Conducting research, analyzing data, identifying trends, and preparing reports
Analyzing programs, policies, procedures, and systems and making recommendations to optimize
Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
Work diplomatically and constructively with all levels and cultures within the organization and build positive working relationships
Work diplomatically and constructively with all levels and cultures within the organization and build positive working relationships
Work complex assignments independently and support finance, program management, contracting, and various levels of executive leadership
Enter and manage data in the Costpoint system
Participate in internal and external customer meetings
Adhere to controls and processes and assist in the documentation, implementation, and monitoring of company internal control procedures and policies
As required, participate in initiatives to improve processes (i.e. participate in working groups)
Special projects, as required
The successful candidate will be able to:
Interpret, apply, and follow contract acquisition rules, company policies, and customer specifications
Think strategically, troubleshoot issues and work with various teams to drive tasks to completion efficiently and accurately in a dynamic fast paced environment
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to achieve final work product in an efficient, accurate manner
Effectively communicate, verbally and written, with both internal and external customers is imperative
Candidate must be an initiative-taker and able to collaborate with team members, including in an advisory role to program management, site management, and the customers
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience in the Government contracts field - OR - 2 years with a Master's - OR - 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Government contracting familiarity
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
Experience reviewing price, technical and business proposals to ensure compliance and accuracy
Experience with County and Federal contracts
Strong data management, aggregation, and compilation skills
The ability to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time)
Preferred Qualifications:
Deltek/Costpoint/Cognos experience
Very proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
Strong interpersonal communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation), with both internal and external customers
Attention to technical details and reconciliation skills
Demonstrates problem solving skills
Working knowledge of AMS/FAR/DFARS/NFS clauses
Experience with FAA contracts
Experience in the aviation industry and healthcare industry
Company Description
In business since 1986, Robinson Aviation (RVA), Inc. is an established industry leader in both the aviation and defense sectors. With three decades of support across multiple government agencies, RVA has developed, refined and integrated multiple services offerings throughout the aviation community and have also partnered with industry partners to achieve additional successes.
In business since 1986, Robinson Aviation (RVA), Inc. is an established industry leader in both the aviation and defense sectors. With three decades of support across multiple government agencies, RVA has developed, refined and integrated multiple services offerings throughout the aviation community and have also partnered with industry partners to achieve additional successes.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Legal
Industries
Airlines and Aviation
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