Contracts Specialist

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501-1,000 employees

Aircraft maintenance support and financial services

Company Overview

Jet Support is responsible for maintaining in excess of 2,000 business jets, turboprops, regional jets and helicopters across the globe and serves customers through its unique infrastructure of expert technical advisors.

Locations

Aldershot, UK

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Customer Service

Salesforce

Communications

Excel/Numbers/Sheets

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

CategoriesNew

Legal & Compliance

Requirements

For more than 30 years, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), has been the leading independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business aviation industry. JSSI is responsible for maintaining in excess of 2,000 business jets, regional jets, and helicopters across the globe and serves customers through an infrastructure of certified technical advisors and providing maintenance tracking software (Traxxall and SierraTrax). JSSI leverages this technical knowledge, experience, buying power, and data to provide support at every stage of the aircraft life cycle; from aircraft acquisition to aircraft teardown and part out
For more information, visit jetsupport.com

Responsibilities

Facilitate, manage, and complete contracting process:
Obtain necessary information from internal and external sources to prepare executable contracts
Prepare contracts and ensure that the enrollment/ transfer/ renewal process is completed efficiently and accurately
Prepare contract amendments and related documents
Coordinate the process of transferring existing contracts, ensuring the seller is in full compliance with prior contract and the necessary paperwork has been completed
Coordinate the process of renewing existing contracts, ensuring the client is in full compliance with the prior contract and the necessary paperwork has been completed
Complete closeout process once a contract is executed and ensure all those impacted by the new agreement, (both internally and externally) have been informed
Be skilled and knowledgeable with respect to program coverage, contract forms, and internal systems
Ensure that all relevant interactions with (internal/ external) customers are tracked in Salesforce.com
Run reports from Salesforce.com and analyze the data using Microsoft Excel
Work closely with the Contracts Operations Manager and Contract Supervisor to update and improve form contracts
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required
Three years contract preparation and/or drafting experience involving complex organizations - preferably in the aviation, legal or financial services fields
Ability to grasp new financial and technical concepts quickly
Time management and problem-solving skills
The ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously
Superior problem solving, decision-making and analytical skills
Strong reading comprehension and customer service skills
Positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to being a supportive team member
Ability to function independently and assume responsibility for successful completion of assigned tasks
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse client base
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills (with a strong focus on Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.com)
Must be highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced environment

About JSSI

For more than 30 years, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), has been the leading independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business aviation industry. JSSI is responsible for maintaining in excess of 2,000 business jets, regional jets, and helicopters across the globe and serves customers through an infrastructure of certified technical advisors and providing maintenance tracking software (Traxxall and SierraTrax). JSSI leverages this technical knowledge, experience, buying power, and data to provide support at every stage of the aircraft life cycle; from aircraft acquisition to aircraft teardown and part out.

For more information, visit jetsupport.com.

Position Summary:

The mission of the Contracts Specialist is to draft, negotiate, finalize, and arrange execution of agreements for new and existing JSSI clients. This position requires exceptional skill, comprehension, and assistance in overall management of both client contracts and the process. Excellent communication, both written and oral, strong analytical abilities, attention to detail and outstanding interpersonal skills are fundamental for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitate, manage, and complete contracting process:
Obtain necessary information from internal and external sources to prepare executable contracts.
Prepare contracts and ensure that the enrollment/ transfer/ renewal process is completed efficiently and accurately.
Prepare contract amendments and related documents.
Coordinate the process of transferring existing contracts, ensuring the seller is in full compliance with prior contract and the necessary paperwork has been completed.
Coordinate the process of renewing existing contracts, ensuring the client is in full compliance with the prior contract and the necessary paperwork has been completed.
Complete closeout process once a contract is executed and ensure all those impacted by the new agreement, (both internally and externally) have been informed.
Be skilled and knowledgeable with respect to program coverage, contract forms, and internal systems.
Ensure that all relevant interactions with (internal/ external) customers are tracked in Salesforce.com.
Run reports from Salesforce.com and analyze the data using Microsoft Excel.
Work closely with the Contracts Operations Manager and Contract Supervisor to update and improve form contracts.
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.

Desired Credentials

Bachelor’s degree required
Three years contract preparation and/or drafting experience involving complex organizations – preferably in the aviation, legal or financial services fields.
Ability to grasp new financial and technical concepts quickly.
Time management and problem-solving skills.
The ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously.
Superior problem solving, decision-making and analytical skills.
Strong reading comprehension and customer service skills.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to being a supportive team member.
Ability to function independently and assume responsibility for successful completion of assigned tasks.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse client base.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent computer skills (with a strong focus on Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.com).
Must be highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

JSSI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.