Contract Management Specialist

Boeing•Maryland Heights, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company, is seeking a Contract Management Specialist in Maryland Heights, MO. Tapestry develops commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software and highly specialized custom software to meet the needs of defense, government and commercial customers. We also provide comprehensive support services, including training, maintenance and field support services. Our information management solutions help customers see the big picture and meet mission-critical objectives. From end-to-end logistics software, enterprise asset management and mission planning services, Tapestry helps customers solve complex problems and sharpen operational efficiency. In this role, you will lead proposal development, negotiation, contract and non-sales agreement formation, and contract execution for products and services in the Mission Planning Systems (MPS) portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in working in a small, niche team that has long term experience in this field. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, while being sensitive to cultural norms. You will work with a diverse range of customers which span across both defense and commercial sectors of the market. The role also supports a variety of intercompany trading relationships which includes Commercial Item Transfers at Price (CITAP) and Intercompany Work Transfers (IWT). This Contracts position will partner with the Program Managers, Global Sales & Marketing, and Estimating from pre-proposal activities to proposal and contract development for the full acquisition process to award and continuing throughout the contract execution and delivery. The role will also be required to address areas such as Tax, Treasury, Insurance, Law, and Export Compliance throughout the preparation, review and approval process. A successful candidate will research and effectively solve problems, effectively collaborate and lead acquisition teams, develop negotiation positions, and ensure proper hand-offs with the execution team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Willing to travel domestically up to 10% (~a couple of nights a couple of times per year)
1+ years of experience with contracts, legal, and/or procurement
1+ years of experience building, developing and maintaining customer relationships
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.
This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience leading or managing proposal development and negotiating commercial and/or government contracts
Experience leading projects that require integration across business units and/or multiple functions
Experience working with geographically dispersed teams
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
1+ years of experience with proposal management, strategies development and/or contract negotiations
1+ years of experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFAR) or legal terms and conditions in a contract
Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Responsibilities

Exercises appropriate signature authority in negotiating and contracting for the sale and support of aerospace products, services, technologies, financing and the licensing of intellectual property to support company strategies
Support of requirements definition planning, organizing, development, and submittal of proposals and subsequent negotiation and administration
Develop Proposal Plan of Action, coordinate and facilitate functional inputs, develop proposals, negotiate, participation in gate reviews, request proposal reviews
Presents business solutions to preserve and expand the business
Represents the company in external negotiations to a diverse set of customers
Execute contract award and post award activities
Prepares, negotiates, executes, interprets and administers legally binding complex contractual agreements
Execute contract award and post award activities
Coordinates and partners with other internal functional disciplines
Summarizes complex contractual issues, develops creative solutions and coordination of contractual risk mitigation
Strong communication and presentation skills