Senior Advanced Contracts Specialist
$119,087–$119,087 year
On-siteSan Jose, California, United States or Orlando, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Act as the focal point for all contractual communications and commitments to customers or subcontractors, advising the business team on assigned contract issues. Negotiate contracts within business goals, document discussion outcomes, and monitor performance for scope changes while managing the change process with Program Managers. Execute engagements consistent with policies, review subcontractor proposals, and lead proposal evaluation teams in fact-finding and cost analysis. Build customer relationships, provide domain expertise in contract management, and offer innovative recommendations for complex contracting issues. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate performance risks and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
- Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Strong knowledge of applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS)
- Experience with prime contractors or subcontractors across various contract types
- Strong experience reviewing and analyzing contract or subcontract documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions
- Strong understanding of contract or subcontract management principles
- Strong analytical/critical thinking skills
- Attention to detail
- Research skills
- Strong negotiation skills for contracts or subcontracts of moderate to high risk/complexity
- Flexibility and the ability to prioritize/re-prioritize with changing goals
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)
- Ability to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways
- Ability to demonstrate innovative approaches and solutions
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively cross-functionally throughout the business
- Ability to demonstrate judgment and creativity to identify and resolve moderately complex contract or subcontract issues
- Ability to recognize when more expert guidance is required
- Growth mindset for continuous learning
- Ability to remain current with regulations and internal procedures
- Ability to show initiative on assignments
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Ability to professionally execute projects with little direction
- Ability to act independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments
- Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
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