Federal Contracts Specialist

Qorvo • Richardson, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet. Qorvo’s Federal Contracts team is part of the Legal Department and provides subject matter expertise on all aspects of complying with US Government and Prime Contractor requirements under the FAR and DFAR. This position supports all phases of contracting with these parties to ensure compliance and the proper administration of our contracting process.  The successful candidate will work closely with business and operational teams and must have strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment. This is a hybrid role where the current expectation is to be onsite multiple times a week and can be located in Richardson TX, Hillsboro OR, or Greensboro NC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of professional work experience
• Exposure to federal government work
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task, set priorities and execute timely to meet deadlines and strategic objectives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, judgment, interpersonal skills, including ability to take initiative, anticipate problems, learn a new area, work collaboratively with the flexibility to adapt

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFAR and related agency policies and guidelines
• Understanding of US Government fixed priced contracts; CP, CPFF, OTA knowledge
• Prior experience in negotiating federal flow down clauses with defense Prime Contractors
• Experience using SAP and Salesforce.com experience

Responsibilities

• Review and respond to FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements and recommend revisions to Qorvo’s standard flow-down responses and compliance templates.
• Prepare Commerciality and Price Reasonableness assertions and Prime Contractor Representations and Certifications
• Assist in drafting and updating government contracting job aids, checklists, guidance documents, policies and procedures, and process documentation for internal stakeholders
• Negotiate contract modifications and exceptions with Prime Contractors
• Serve as a reviewer for solicitations, proposals, bids, and contracts, escalating complex issues to the Manager as needed.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with sourcing, engineering, operations, and program teams.
• Use SAP, Salesforce, and reporting tools to assist with data analysis, identify compliance trends, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees