Contracts Specialist

EnerSys Delaware Inc. • Lakeland, FL

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About The Position

The Contracts Specialist manages contract award administration and the contract lifecycle, from review through execution, for Aerospace & Defense and commercial markets involving specialty batteries, development programs, and government-funded munitions contracts. The role supports contract compliance and negotiation, data analysis and manipulation, FAR/DFARs/CFR compliance, representations and certifications, and internal reporting.

The specialist reviews and prepares contractual documents for management review, comment, and approval; tracks documentation, status, and approvals; and helps move contract acceptance through completion. The role reviews terms and conditions against corporate standards, recommends negotiation strategies, and administers contracts to maintain compliance. It also works with corporate resources on contract, ITAR, CMMC, and FAR/DFARs/CFR compliance; maintains export, program-security, and regulatory compliance; coordinates compliance communications with program management; and helps develop and enforce internal controls and protocols.

The position requires up to 50% travel. Certain PPS roles may require access to ITAR-controlled information or technology; candidates for those positions should be a U.S. Person under ITAR or otherwise comply with applicable ITAR access requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience and/or other training.
• 2–5 years of experience in government contracting, including administering firm-fixed and cost-plus contracts.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARs, and CFR.
• Thorough knowledge of CMMC, cybersecurity, and safeguarding information.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Comfort presenting to audiences of up to 10 people, both virtually and in person.
• Advanced mathematical skills, including comfort with financial reporting and earned value management.
• Ability to examine requirements, understand underlying project requests, and multitask as priorities change while addressing responsibilities.
• Significant experience with Adobe and Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, and SharePoint, and other software.
• Ability to understand Excel formulas, pivot tables, and the impact of data inputs in complex spreadsheets.
• Ability to read and comprehend Aerospace & Defense industry proposals, contracts, announcements, regulations, procedures, FAR/DFARs/CFR clauses, and government contracts.
• Advanced organizational and reporting skills, ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines, and excellent technical writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare contractual documents for management review, comment, and approval.
• Manage the review and tracking of contractual documentation, status, and approvals through completion of the contract acceptance process.
• Interpret, compile, edit, and proofread text and data from various sources for technical discussions, documents, reports, and proposals.
• Review contracts and terms and conditions for alignment with corporate standards, recommend negotiation strategies, and administer contracts to maintain compliance.
• Coordinate with corporate resources to manage Contract, ITAR, CMMC, and FAR/DFARs/CFR compliance.
• Maintain export compliance, program security, and regulatory compliance.
• Work with program management to establish consistent customer messaging for compliance-related communications.
• Assist in developing, operating, implementing, and enforcing internal controls and protocols.
• Support data analysis and manipulation, representations and certifications, and internal reporting activities.

Benefits

• 3+ weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) matching at 100% of contributions up to a 6% contribution level.
• Ongoing training and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time