**Title:** Contracts Analyst **Location:** United States-Illinois-Wood Dale **Job Number:** 16657 Responsible for the day-to-day Customer engagement in support of the Contracts Manager and thorough knowledge of the AAR Customer. Routinely engages with the customer and internal stakeholders to resolve challenges. Can independently manage daily activities buy cultivating strategic relationships with external stakeholders. Participates in meetings with customers, managers and suppliers representing the contract management organization to develop plans, organize work, monitor progress and resolve problems. **What you will be responsible for:** + Review of all new RFQs and RFPs for terms and conditions prior to the processing of the vendor quote. + Receive quote from Product Line Administrator. + Electronically file bids to GOV buying commands or provides PO Contract review determination to internal sales team + Coordinate with GOV buying commands or subcontractors. vendors for amendments to solicitations, when required. + Coordinate with GOV buying commands or subcontractors, vendors regarding the issuance of contract modifications. + Maintain all open customer quote folders. Work cooperatively with other members of the Defense group to ensure the highest service level possible. + This includes actively participating in group meetings, project teams and consistently striving to improve the organization. Ensure that department procedures are understood and followed. + All other duties assigned. Qualifications: **What you will need to be successful in this role:** + Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; or seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Familiarity with Government regulations FAR & DFARS is preferred, but not required; preferably possess a foundational knowledge/awareness of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) supplementary regulations specifically, an in-depth knowledge of Guiding Principles, FAR Part 4 Administrative Matters and FAR 12 & 13 **The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:** + Competitive salary and bonus package + Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. + 401(k) retirement plan with company match + Generous paid time off program + Professional development and career advancement opportunities **Physical Demands/Work Environment:** The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. + Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. + The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. + Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources. \#LI-MA1 We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.