Principal Specialist, Contracts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Oversee the initiation of new pursuits and proposals

• Direct contract execution efforts for a vital Naval Power, Naval Air Missiles program

• Assist in developing strategic solutions and offer recommendations for proposal, negotiation, and execution challenges

• Ensure timely proposal submission and effective ongoing contract execution

• Cultivate and sustain robust relationships with both internal and external customers

• Collaborate with Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Finance, and Supply Chain to facilitate successful contract execution

• Identify, mitigate, and resolve contractual challenges

• Ensure compliance of negotiated terms and conditions with company policies

• Offer guidance on contractual and business matters, rights and obligations, and risk mitigation related to contracts and programs

• Establish and uphold effective relationships with customers and internal partners

• Engage with customers regarding correspondence, contractual modifications, and related issues

• Manage contracts and interact directly with program leadership

• Assist in the development and production contracts for domestic, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and subcontractor needs

• Participate in business management reviews, including quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required from day one

• Generally requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience

• Background in contracts management, program management, business management, finance, and/or supply chain processes and procurement

• Familiarity with contracts, terms and conditions, RFPs, RFQs, FAR, DFARS, or similar contract-related experience

• Experience in contract negotiations, execution, and administration of various contract aspects

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements

• Proficient in applying analysis and critical thinking to solve complex problems

• Understanding of the financial aspects of contracts and risk quantification

• Experience with Intellectual Property, license agreements, or teaming agreements

• Preferred advanced degrees such as MBA, JD, Law Degree, or Master of Science in Finance

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare benefits

• Wellness benefits

• Retirement benefits

• Work/life benefits

• Parental and paternal leave

• Flexible work schedules

• Achievement awards

• Educational assistance

• Child/adult backup care

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• 401(k) match

• Flexible spending accounts

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program

• Paid time off

• Holidays

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility depends on position and collective-bargaining coverage)