**Description** The Contract Administrator at AURA plays a vital role in managing and executing the full lifecycle of contractual processes within the Chilean operations. This position ensures strict compliance with institutional, U.S., and Chilean legal and regulatory standards, while supporting efficient procurement and payment practices. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors, the role involves drafting and administering contracts, forecasting payments, and safeguarding organizational assets. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in contract law, procurement, and bilingual communication, combined with hands-on experience in U.S. and/or Chilean government contracts. A high level of integrity, organizational skill, and regulatory awareness is essential for success in this position. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Drafts and prepares contract documents and amendments using AURA templates. 2. Manages contract administration through software and ERP systems (preferred: UKG, Reqless, and similar). 3. Solicits and evaluates proposals from vendors. 4. Maintains relationships with vendors to ensure compliance with contractual terms. 5. Provides semi-monthly forecasts of contract payments to the CAS Accounting team. 6. Advises internal stakeholders on contractual and regulatory matters. 7. Identifies and resolves potential contractual or compliance issues. 8. Ensures required authorizations are obtained for relevant requisitions. 9. Ensures compliance with U.S. government award terms and conditions. 10. Oversees and reports on AURA property within their assigned area. **Education, Experience & Skills** **Required Education** + Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Business Engineering or Engineering in Business Administration. **Preferred Education** + Diploma or postgraduate studies in Contracts, Business Administration, or a related field **Experience** + Minimum 2 years of relevant contract management experience + Preferred experience with: + U.S. Government contracts or prior experience in multinational organizations + Chilean contracts for Services and Indirect Materials + Costpoint, ERP, or equivalent systems **Key Skills & Competencies** + Strong judgment and proactive problem-solving + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + High ethical standards and professional integrity + Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (CEFR Level C2 or higher), with strong cross-cultural communication abilities + Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite + Effective time management and multitasking abilities + Strong interpersonal and vendor relationship skills. **Physical & Work Conditions** + Primarily office-based with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking + Must be able to lift up to 4.5 kg regularly and up to 11.3 kg occasionally + Requires close vision, depth perception, and manual dexterity for office equipment + Capable of reading, hearing, and effectively communicating instructions + Occasional work may be conducted at altitudes up to 2,700 meters + Domestic and international travel may be required. **HOW TO APPLY** Apply by **May, Tuesday 13th** for priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled. **Please submit a cover letter and a CV or resume, PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format:** **_LastName DocName_** **.** Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can request assistance at employment@aura-astronomy.org Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor. As a recipient of U.S. Government funding, AURA is considered a government contractor and is subject to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, AURA and all of the centers, do not discriminate based on race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender identity expression, lawful political affiliations, veteran status, disability, and/or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws.