Senior Contracts Specialist

Anaheim, CA; or Batavia, OH; Potential for Remote work – Relocation Assistance Provided

The Company

Our client is one of the largest, successful aerospace, defense and technology innovators in the world. They operate in over 100 countries and provide strategic solutions to the US, in order to protect and defend our freedoms worldwide, with advancing space access, supporting national security, civil service, and transportation safety. Their employees are passionate about their customers and their mission, as they enjoy working with cutting edge technologies and advancements that are positively impacting our society.

Our client is dedicated to recruiting and developing leaders to join their diverse and dynamic team of engineers who develop advanced, next-generation Electro Optical / Infrared (EO/IR) stabilized imaging systems.

Our Electro-Optical group is a team of visionaries located in Santa Rosa, CA (the heart of wine country, 70 miles north of San Francisco). We’re expanding the team to Plano, Texas. We offer a robust total rewards package, an alternative 9/80 work schedule, career development and recognition programs. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

The Job

*Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance*

Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of contract management. Manage large, complex contracts of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes, and approaches.

Functions:

• Responsible for proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract management, and customer contact activities for assigned contracts/programs.
• Provides proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Analyzes material estimates, other direct costs, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness for inclusion into proposals.
• Prepares proposals per specific terms of requests for proposal.
• Prepares and leads factfinding and negotiations as part of negotiating team.
• Maintains communications to ensure timely contract execution by the parties.
• Ensures final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.
• Serves as the primary communication conduit between internal and respective customers.
• Review FAR and DFARS regularly to ensure contract compliance with government regulations.
• Evaluates contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extension of contracts.
• Implement and support continuous improvement program initiatives.
• Provides a proactive voice in the business process.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Maintains historical information for assigned contracts.
• Ability to clearly present information to broad audience, inclusive of management.
• Other duties as assigned.

   

  Qualifications:

• BA/BS in a business or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in contracts management, dealing with US Government contracts.
• 4+ years of experience with international and commercial contracts.
• 6+ years of experience with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, CAS.
• 6+ years of experience with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

   

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Advanced education within the discipline or MBA.
• Negotiation experience.
• Demonstrated business acumen/finance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.

Security Clearance:

Please be aware this position requires a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government Security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.