Senior Specialist, Contracts

L3HHCM20•Salt Lake City, UT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting proposal preparation, pre-contract data collection, and administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard government contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 6 years’ experience in related discipline or equivalent preferred
Be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Willing to travel 10 – 25% of time.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office, Pro Pricer, SAP
In-depth knowledge of FAR and DFARS required and functional knowledge of Peoplesoft/SAP/other ERP systems input and report generation.
Experience with ITAR
Experience with reviewing RFPs, preparing proposals, negotiation, definitization and administration of DoD and Commercial contracts
Experience with risk assessment of proposals/contract terms and conditions and strategies to minimize potential risks to the business.
Ability to effectively interface at all levels of company management
Ability to effectively interface with Government and other customer organizations
Ability to travel as required. Anticipated 10 – 25% of time.
Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
Must possess excellent communications skills. Effectively communicate via formal letters complicated and sensitive subjects, possess proper email skills, and possess excellent verbal communication skills.
experience and be able to manage complex projects or processes.
Must be able to lead a team in gathering comprehensive data from multiple disciplines and lead a team to address complex issues and concerns. Problems typically require consideration from multiple areas or specialties. Experience in problem solving through creative solutions drawing from prior experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements
Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Initiates documentation to authorize work in accordance with contractual specifications.
Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information
Requires little to no supervision in executing key contracting activities
Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
Leads and organizes negotiation teams
Critical part of the negotiating and/or executing team. Providing interpretation and guidance to program team.
May help mentor junior level contract administrators
Central point of contact to customers
Can work complex situations with the program office. Understands the business and the execution of the business to address complex issues and concerns.