Electronic Systems - Special Programs Contracts Sr Representative

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Comprehensive cradletograve proactive compliant contract management for complex contracts across the acquisition phases for DoD National Security and/or other prime contractors

• Manage tactical and strategic aspects of contract relationships as the official POC for customer communications

• Independently develop compliant solutions to problems of unusual complexity that require a high degree of ingenuity creativity and innovation to collaboratively work across stakeholder and crossfunctional program teams

• Manage CRADAs / Technical and Cooperative Agreements and other unique situational agreements that require strategic coordination within a Business Area aligned with our IRAD plan and direct contractual obligations to position ourselves for increased market share and establishing a competitive advantage

• Lead Contracting actions throughout the Business Winning Process while mentoring junior level colleagues to assist with knowledge transfer and improving functional bench strength

• Develop document and execute negotiation strategies in collaboration with the capture and proposal team to champion the most advantageous outcomes for the corporation; lead robust change management practices and influence for results with the customer; use of agreements and terms to solve longterm disputes bringing matters to closure aligned with the program plan

• Lead crossfunctional compliance efforts for Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act requirements including the sweep disclosures and certification while mentoring junior level colleagues in proactive best practices

• Ability to understand and interface regarding business systems and the connections to contract terms and conditions

• Conduct closeout activities to satisfy the requirements of the contract; maintain the official contract record for the corporation

Skills/Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS with key areas of subject matter expertise. Strong understanding of the contract lifecycle and the anatomy of a contract/agreement for government contracts and subcontracts; specific knowledge of contract types contracting vehicles varying types of scope including R & D and production OTAs / Consortiums and Commercial Contracts including elements for compliance and scenariobased risk identification and mitigation.

• Ability to develop sound business cases and analyze large volumes of data for demonstrated problem solving and strong decisionmaking skills related to complex systemic issues

• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills necessary for working in a team environment mentoring others and influencing to achieve results

• Must balance initiative and being action oriented with rigorous planning skills and teamwork to achieve desired outcomes

• Ability to work independently with guidance from Business Area Contracts leadership and mentors; understanding of ones own delegated authority as well as corporate governance and overall delegation of authority to ensure compliance with approval authority signature authority and collaboration with stakeholders

• Working knowledge of Intellectual Property considerations and our corporate IP strategy within a specific Business Area

• Demonstrated ability to manage an assigned workload as part of a crossfunctional team to achieve customer focused results with a sense of urgency accuracy and completeness

• Ability to learn and effectively apply new tools processes and procedures while working collaboratively to continuously improve our functional and crossfunctional processes

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn and work in a variety of systems

Education

• Bachelors degree in relevant field of study required; advanced degree preferred and can be considered in lieu of 2 years of School diploma with some college and four years additional work experience in lieu of degree.

• Professional Certifications (e.g. CFCM CPCM etc. preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 7 15 years relevant Government Contracting industry experience; additional years of relevant functional experience within the national security or aerospace and defense industry preferred

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Current in scope Top Secret security clearance is required.

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