Contract Specialist

Leupold + Stevens, Inc. • Beaverton, OR

5d • $100,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

For over 100 years, Leupold and Stevens has manufactured high-quality products in Oregon, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. The company emphasizes product excellence, uncompromising quality, and a collaborative, high-performance culture. They are seeking a Contract Specialist to coordinate key contracting processes related to US & International Military, Law Enforcement, and Government business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in business administration or a related field
• 7+ years of related work experience in contract administration and compliance. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Knowledge of contract laws, financing, regulations and procedures applicable to the acquisition and administration of government contracts as they relate to governmental agencies required
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook and user familiarity with MRP applications required
• Security clearance eligibility required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in DoD contract management, working knowledge of the FAR/DFARS, and knowledge of the DoD acquisition process preferred
• Specialized Contract Administration training or certification preferred
• Familiarity with shooting sports, hunting, military/Law enforcement and/or firearms is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates key contracting processes related to US & International Military, Law Enforcement, and Government business including preparation of bids, negotiation of terms, monitoring shipments and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Prepares, tracks, and manages a wide range of contract documents (MRs, PRs, SOWs, task orders, invoices, deliverables, etc.)
• Helps prepare solicitation documents, RFP's, invitations for bid, or RFQ's
• Manages the bidding and evaluation process
• Negotiates contract terms
• Reviews scopes of work and deliverables to ensure clarity, enforceability, and legal compliance
• Forecasts and analyzes contract activity and shares key information with stakeholders
• Coordinates with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services; identifies and resolves contract performance issues
• Investigates and resolves compliance problems and supports development of corrective action plans
• Maintains organized and complete contract files and documentation
• Oversees contract audits, corrects deficiencies, and updates procedures to prevent future issues
• Develops and manages the program budget and related operating procedures
• Works with OEM partners on bids and tenders
• Collaborates closely with international/military sales, production, engineering, and finance teams throughout the contract lifecycle
• Stays current on government procurement trends and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8.5% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• great product discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior