James Baliko
Newington,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented Contract Manager with 10 years of experience in government and commerical contract oversight in the aerospace industry. Dynamic manager with a proven track record at Triumph Group, excelling in contract administration and compliance. Skilled in Lean methodologies and team leadership, I successfully drove continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency. I effectively managed high-value contracts, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining an open line of communication with customers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Contract Administration
Triumph Group
04.2016 - 10.2025
- Hired in 2016. Promoted to Senior CA in 2018. Promoted to Manager in 2020.
- Led and motivated employees to meet target goals in a fast faced, high stress environment while maintaining internal and external customer relationships.
- Managed high-value government and commerical contracts from initiation to completion.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery on commitments.
- Performed in depth contract review to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
- Hosted and participated in Continuous Improvement events implementing tools such as Gemba Walks, Value Stream Mapping, and establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) in order to drive operational excellence.
Data Entry Operator / Administrative Assistant
N.B.B. Orthotics, Inc.
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Enter patient demographics into database.
- Responsible for generating insurance and patient accounts receivable reports in billing software.
- Design and update Excel spreadsheets for tracking company revenues.
- Perform general office duties including updating forms, answering phones, filing, and photocopying.
Database Editor (Temp Position)
Empire Promotional Products
03.2013 - 06.2013
- Revised and organized product data via Excel spreadsheets.
- Ensured validity in product data and pricing rates through web, email, and telephone communication.
- Implemented creative writing skills to generate titles and descriptions for new products.
- Uploaded new products to company website using Filemaker Pro.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Information Science
SUNY At Albany
Albany, New York, NY05-2013
Skills
- Lean Leader / Kaizen
- Export Compliance (EAR/ITAR)
- 5S
- ERP System Knowledge (JD Edwards)
- Army TAMMS-A/MCDS
- Navy CAV/eCAVMicrosoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Customer Service
Timeline
Manager, Contract Administration
Triumph Group
04.2016 - 10.2025
Data Entry Operator / Administrative Assistant
N.B.B. Orthotics, Inc.
01.2014 - 04.2016
Database Editor (Temp Position)
Empire Promotional Products
03.2013 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Information Science
SUNY At Albany