Principal Specialist, Contracts

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the preparation and submission of proposals for new business opportunities, including spare parts, repairs, and modernization efforts.

• Collaborate with program team members across various functions to comprehend, guide, and support contractual obligations.

• Offer contractual guidance and assistance to the business, programs, and proposal teams throughout all stages of the contract lifecycle.

• Oversee Contracts Management activities across a diverse portfolio.

• Work alongside Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure successful contract execution.

• Identify, mitigate, and resolve contractual challenges.

• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions align with company policies.

• Provide advice on contractual and business matters, including rights and obligations, as well as contractual and programmatic risks.

• Build and sustain relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

• Communicate with customers regarding correspondence, contractual modifications, and related issues.

• Manage contracts while engaging directly with program leadership.

• Support the development and production-focused contracts for domestic, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and subcontractor requirements.

• Assist in business management reviews, including quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) assessments.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Familiarity with contracts, terms and conditions, Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotes (RFQs), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), or similar agreements.

• Extensive experience in contract negotiations, execution, and administration.

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

• Ability to apply analytical skills and critical thinking to solve complex problems.

• Understanding of the financial aspects of contracts and risk assessment.

• Experience with intellectual property, licensing agreements, or teaming agreements.

• Familiarity with the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act.

• U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are permitted to access information related to this program/contract.

• Must reside and work in one of the 50 U.S. states, excluding U.S. territories.

• No security clearance is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible spending accounts

• Flexible work schedules

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program

• Parental leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available