Principal Specialist, Contracts (Remote)

Overview

Remote contract role based in the United States (US-TX-REMOTE).

This position requires U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. No security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide contractual guidance to cross-functional partners to meet customer obligations, achieve business goals, and comply with organizational policies.
• Represent the organization in contractual transactions and partner with customers to develop and maintain business relationships.
• Support review of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), development and negotiation of proposals, contractual agreements, and general contract administration.
• Manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure contract compliance.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve contractual issues as they arise.
• Facilitate communication and coordination with internal and external customer program teams.
• Adhere to standardized corporate procedures and compliance documentation.
• Flow down customer contractual requirements within the organization.
• Serve as a liaison between internal and external customers and respond to stakeholder inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work autonomously with oversight.
• Perform contract closeout activities, including material and property dispositioning, patent reporting, and final invoicing.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience managing contracts for U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and/or the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing and negotiating Sole Source and Competitive Proposals.
• Ability to apply company policy and procedures governing contract management and TINA compliance.
• Ability to manage a high volume of contracts simultaneously, ranging from large multi-year support programs to small repairs.
• Experience in contract negotiations, execution, and administration (including price, Statement of Work, and terms and conditions).
• Experience with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Understanding of financial aspects of contracts and risk quantification.
• Ability to multi-task contract/proposal activities while responding to emerging quick response activities.
• Experience with direct engagement with external customers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD (good faith estimate).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on level and collective-bargaining agreement coverage. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on factors including individual performance and business unit/company performance.
• Eligible for relocation assistance (if applicable).
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Optional coverages may include pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Additional benefits may include birth/adoption/parental leave benefits, Ovia Health (fertility and family planning), Adoption Assistance, Autism Benefit, up to 10 free counseling sessions (Employee Assistance Plan), Healthy You Incentives, Doctor on Demand (virtual doctor visits), Bright Horizons (child and elder care services), and Teladoc Medical Experts (second opinion program).

Location & Work Model

• Remote role; employees work primarily offsite (from home).
• Travel to the site location may be expected as needed.

Additional Information

• Candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at an office location, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
• Application window is anticipated to close approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, though it may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs.
• U.S.-based role: if the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.