Contracts Coordinator

The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Contracts Coordinator invests in the future of Southwest's People in their work assisting with the execution of agreements for maintenance, repair, professional and construction services, and the coordination with various internal Departments. This role works collaboratively with internal and external Teams, including the Contract Manager, to ensure that Southwest's Facilities are supported in a timely manner. The Contract Coordinator brings their organized and analytical mindset to this important Team, where they'll have the opportunity to drive their own career with Heart and the future of Southwest.

As the Contracts Coordinator, you can expect:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights-your eligible dependents too.
• Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, per paycheck.*
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit.**
• Explore more Benefits you'll love:
• For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current orfuture workauthorization sponsorship available.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.

Job Summary

• Assist the Contracts Manager with the execution and administration of Maintenance, Repair, Professional and Construction Services contracts and all related documentation. Assist with coordination of contract management support processes within the Corporate Facilities organization and across departments as appropriate. Help to ensure contract performance measurement criteria and pre and post-implementation is being completed. Assist in the development of the appropriate tools and systems to execute the strategy.

• Ensure all contracts are uploaded in Ariba, along with setting up all vendors through SAP and in e-Builder.
• Work in coordination with the Contracts Manager and other Departments in the development of scope of work, evaluation methodologies, price proposal structure, and some aspects of contract formulation.
• Provide assistance with contractual standards, templates, and process improvements.
• Work with General Counsel (in coordination with the Contracts Manager) and Corporate Facilities Employees to review, approve and execute contracts.
• Ensure that all contracts are executed and performed in accordance with contract requirements, appropriate regulations, and Company policies and procedures in a cost-effective, timely and responsible manner.
• Assist with the administration of complex, long-term services contracts.
• Review of the financials for contracts
• Understand insurance policies and certificate of insurance
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation, along with coordination of people and resources
• Skilled in written and verbal communication
• Skilled in paying attention to detail, confidentiality, reading documents, problem-solving, reasoning, Customer Contact, multiple concurrent tasks, and some interruptions
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks to meet scheduled guidelines
• Ability to respond to and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

• Entry level experience in Contract Administration

• N/A

• Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job.

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be able to occasionally work extended hours and infrequent travel

*401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan's vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
**ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan's vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company