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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Seeking a midlevel to senior level contracts professional.  This individual must have demonstrated experience in managing specialized and complex proposals, bids and contracts, particularly those in response to Department of Defense requirements. 

·         Analyzes solicitation and contract requirements for acceptability and recommends and drafts appropriate contractual language.  Possesses the ability to interpret clauses, special provisions, specifications and terms and conditions to ensure compliance to applicable laws and regulations.

·         Must possess working-to-expert knowledge of contracting concepts, FARs and DFARs, Uniform Commercial Code and some experience in international contracting.  Knowledge and experience with ITAR / EAR and other regulatory provisions a definite plus.

·         Experience with authoring and negotiating various types of contractual agreements. 

·         Provides written and verbal contractual guidance to company personnel and program team members and bears the responsibility for contract performance.

·         Prepares contract Certifications and Representations in accordance with regulatory requirements and provides written and verbal instructions with regard to contractual requirements.

·         Responsible for developing pricing for proposals.  Gathers and analyzes cost and estimating data for appropriate utilization in pricing proposals, must be experienced with pricing contracts and proper rate application.  Prepares contract and pricing proposals for submittal to customers in accordance with individual customer requests and company and regulatory requirements.

·         Develops negotiation strategy and leads the negotiation team on cost, pricing and contractual terms. 

·         Disseminates contract and budget requirements for company distribution and direction.  Monitors contract performance against contract requirements and reports on same. 

·         Manages the contract change process and prepares contract claims.  Provides internal direction regarding contract changes.

·         Prepares and submits written correspondence including contract/technical data transmittals to customers in accordance with contract requirements and instructions.

·         Represents company and participate in customer meetings.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/EXPERIENCE

·         B.S. in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent level of relevant experience.  Advance degree is highly desirable.

·         Minimum 7+ years relevant experience in administration of DOD contracts and subcontracts

·         Strong knowledge of FAR, DOD procurement procedures and related regulations

·         Pricing and proposal preparation experience in DOD contracts

·         Excellent analytical, negotiating, oral and written communication skills

·         Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications, Excel, PowerPoint

·         Must have the ability to prepare financial spreadsheets

·         Travel as needed

·         Ability to obtain a Security Clearance and ATF approval to deal with our product

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPEREINCE

•  Experience with Deltek applications a plus