Principal Specialist, Contracts (Remote)

Overview

This role supports development and execution of contracts for a critical, growing program area within the Naval Power and Naval Air Missiles (NAM) organization. Responsibilities include leading new pursuits (proposals) and contract execution efforts, with a specific focus on on-time proposal delivery and current contract execution.

The position is remote and classified as Remote, with primary work performed offsite (from home). Travel to the site location may be required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Portfolio Directors, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Finance, and Supply Chain to manage successful contract execution.
• Identify, mitigate, and drive resolution of contractual issues as they arise.
• Ensure negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies.
• Provide guidance on contractual and business issues, rights and obligations, and possible mitigation of contractual and programmatic risks.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and internal partners.
• Interface with customers for correspondence, contractual changes, and contractual issues.
• Participate in managing contracts and engage directly with program leadership.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required (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
• Security clearance status: 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’ experience

Qualifications

• Experience related to contracts management, program management, business management, finance and/or supply chain processes and procurement.
• Experience with contracts, terms and conditions, RFPs, RFQs, FAR, DFARS or similar contracts experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with contracts negotiations, execution, and administration across various contract aspects (including price and Statements of Work), and agreements such as Proprietary Information Agreements.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) requirements.
• Experience applying analysis and critical thinking for complex problem solving.
• Understanding of financial aspects of contracts and risk quantification.
• Experience with Intellectual Property, license agreements, or teaming agreement.
• Advanced degrees related, such as MBA, JD, Law Degree, Master of Science in Finance, etc.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD
• Benefits may include (dependent upon business unit and collective-bargaining coverage): medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, educational assistance, parental leave (including paternal leave), achievement awards, child/adult backup care, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and depend on factors including individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Location

• Country: United States of America
• Location: US-AZ-REMOTE
• Remote role: candidate must reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).
• This is a U.S.-based role; if the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of the organization’s office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
• Application window is expected to close approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted; this may change based on candidate flow and business necessity.