Principal Specialist, Contracts (Remote)

Overview

This remote Contracts Specialist (P3) role supports the Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (EODAS) program within the Electro-Optical/Infrared (EOIR) product line of the Advanced Products and Solutions (APS) Strategic Business Unit.

The portfolio includes complex development and production efforts executed under a prime contractor relationship rather than directly with the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive contract management support across the full program lifecycle, including:
  • Customer communication
  • Proposal development and proposal reviews
  • Contract execution
  • Change management
  • Contract administration
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company policies while supporting customer obligations and program objectives
• Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFP) materials and support negotiation and contractual agreements
• Investigate and resolve complex contractual matters using critical thinking, gathering detailed information, and applying creative contracting techniques
• Effectively manage contractual scope and terms and conditions to ensure work aligns with overall contract scope
• Review proposals to ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements, reflect a balanced risk/opportunity posture, and support a financially sound business case while meeting company policies and standards
• Identify, mitigate, and drive resolution of contractual issues as they arise
• Advise management regarding contractual rights and obligations and possible mitigation of contractual/program risks
• Coordinate closely with Program Management, Finance, Engineering, the Office of General Counsel, and other cross-functional partners for program reviews, proposals, risk management, and strategic decision-making
• Engage with the prime contractor and represent the organization professionally, including use of strong negotiation and communication skills
• Some travel will be required to meet with the customer

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• DoD Clearance: Secret
• Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience working with U.S. Government contracts under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Contracts Administration
  • Legal
  • Subcontracts
  • Supply Chain and/or Procurement
• Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (TCPDA) formerly Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), including preparing disclosures
• Experience supporting proposal and contract actions requiring Certified Cost or Pricing Data

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and develop effective, meaningful, and sustaining relationships with internal and external customers, based on respect and trust
• Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of goals, including communicating and guiding executive leadership
• Experience in a role requiring multi-tasking and effective management of several competing priorities
• Experience in maintaining compliance with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (TCPDA) formerly Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)
• Active DoD Secret clearance

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, paid time off, and holidays (specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement)
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on level and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement; payments are not guaranteed
• Additional details may apply based on whether the role is U.S.-based (territory-based applicants may have different pay structure and benefits)

Location

• United States of America
• Remote (U.S. CA-REMOTE)
• Role type: Remote
• Employees in remote roles work primarily offsite (from home) and may be expected to travel to the site location as needed
• The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories)

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. The employer provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.