Specialist, Contracts

Job Title: Specialist, Contracts Job Code: 44820 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off Job Description: This position is responsible for conducting proposal preparation, pre-contract data collection, and administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard government contracts. Essential Functions: Preparing, negotiating, and administering a large volume of contracts of various types for a variety of customers. Ensuring contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, customer specifications, FAR, DFAR and ITAR. Reviewing RFPs; preparing proposals including engineering changes; performing associated negotiation and defining activities. Performing risk assessment of proposal/contract terms and conditions; formulating and executing strategies to minimize potential risks to the business. Working with customers, management, and program teams to resolve issues, secure approvals, and ensure successful contract execution. Serving as point of contact for the customer during all phases of a program. Generating and maintaining contract documentation. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: · Demonstrate characteristics of a forward thinker and self-starter that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge. · In-depth knowledge and experience with FAR and DFARS required and functional knowledge. · Hands on experience with EAR and ITAR. · Experience with reviewing RFPs, preparing proposals, negotiation, definitization and administration of Commercial and Government Contracts. · Experience in problem solving through creative solutions drawing from prior experience is preferred. · Possess excellent communications skills. Effectively communicate complicated and sensitive subjects via formal letters, possess proper email skills, and possess excellent verbal communication skills. · Understanding of cost and price estimating concepts · Demonstrated ability to work independently within a cross-functional team environment. · Experience and be able to manage complex projects or processes. · Able to travel as required and on short notice. #LI-LT1