Contract Management Specialist

Contract Management Specialist

Company:

Tapestry - G0G

Tapestry Solutions A Boeing Company comes with over 30 years of industry experience designing implementing training and supporting logistics information systems. A career with the Tapestry Solutions team brings the best of both worlds:access to the incredible depth of resources and opportunities of Boeing while working in a company having a small business family-oriented culture.

We have over 500 employees worldwide supporting our customers with high-quality innovative and cost-effective information technology and business intelligence solutions. Tapestry Solutions supports 85 defense commercial and government customers from over 50 US locations and nine countries.

Tapestry Solutions a part of Boeing Global Services BGS is seeking a Contract Management Specialist in Maryland Heights MO. Tapestry develops commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software and highly specialized custom software to meet the needs of defense government and commercial customers. We also provide comprehensive support services including training maintenance and field support services. Our information management solutions help customers see the big picture and meet mission-critical objectives. From end-to-end logistics software enterprise asset management and mission planning services Tapestry helps customers solve complex problems and sharpen operational efficiency.

In this role you will lead proposal development negotiation contract and non-sales agreement formation and contract execution for products and services in the Mission Planning Systems (MPS) is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in working in a small niche team that has long term experience in this field. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing while being sensitive to cultural norms. You will work with a diverse range of customers which span across both defense and commercial sectors of the market. The role also supports a variety of intercompany trading relationships which includes Commercial Item Transfers at Price (CITAP) and Intercompany Work Transfers (IWT).

This Contracts position will partner with the Program Managers Global Sales & Marketing and Estimating from pre-proposal activities to proposal and contract development for the full acquisition process to award and continuing throughout the contract execution and delivery. The role will also be required to address areas such as Tax Treasury Insurance Law and Export Compliance throughout the preparation review and approval process. A successful candidate will research and effectively solve problems effectively collaborate and lead acquisition teams develop negotiation positions and ensure proper hand-offs with the execution team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Exercises appropriate signature authority in negotiating and contracting for the sale and support of aerospace products services technologies financing and the licensing of intellectual property to support company strategies

• Support of requirements definition planning organizing development and submittal of proposals and subsequent negotiation and administration

• Develop Proposal Plan of Action coordinate and facilitate functional inputs develop proposals negotiate participation in gate reviews request proposal reviews

• Presents business solutions to preserve and expand the business

• Represents the company in external negotiations to a diverse set of customers

• Execute contract award and post award activities

• Prepares negotiates executes interprets and administers legally binding complex contractual agreements

• Execute contract award and post award activities

• Coordinates and partners with other internal functional disciplines

• Summarizes complex contractual issues develops creative solutions and coordination of contractual risk mitigation

• Strong communication and presentation skills

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors Degree or higher

• Willing to travel domestically up to 10% (a couple of nights a couple of times per year)

• 3 years of experience with contracts legal and/or procurement

• 3 years of experience leading or managing proposal development and negotiating commercial and/or government contracts

• 3 years of experience building developing and maintaining customer relationships

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience leading projects that require integration across business units and/or multiple functions

• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines

• 5 years of experience with proposal management strategies development and/or contract negotiations

• 5 years of experience using analytical collaboration communication and organizational skills

• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFAR) or legal terms and condition in a contract

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a total rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of this package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary base pay range $63000 $71000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning