GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS SPECIALIST

General Purpose: The Government Contract Specialist is responsible for preparing negotiating securing and managing government contracts in compliance with strict legal and regulatory requirements. This role requires deep knowledge of federal and state procurement regulations including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) as well as export control regulations including the U.S. Department of States International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Securitys (BIS) Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The Specialist will lead contract processes from proposal development through closeout ensuring full compliance operational efficiency and alignment with organizational (s) Available8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through FridayDuties and Responsibilities(other duties may be assigned):Proposal DevelopmentCollaborate with proposal writers subject matter experts and technical teams to develop clear compliant and competitive proposals fully address solicitation requirements and evaluation submissions to highlight the organizations unique value proposition and detailed reviews to ensure accuracy consistency and ManagementEnsure adherence to applicable federal and state regulations including FAR DFARS CMMC and as well as applicable export control regulations including ITAR and EAR when contracts proposals and support documentation for legal and procedural and resolve potential compliance issues to prevent disqualification or audit up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and industry Administration & ManagementOversee the full lifecycle of awarded contracts from award through contract performance and ensure all deliverables and obligations are contract modifications amendments and compliance issues and coordinate corrective actions when ManagementIdentify risks related to export control compliance and develop mitigation strategies to prevent violations penalties or operational leadership on risk implications and recommended & ReportingEnsure timely and accurate completion of contract closeout all deliverables reporting requirements and financial obligations are and submit final reports and strong relationships with contracting officers and agencies to support future CoordinationServe as a liaison between internal departments including legal finance and project management effective communication to ensure smooth contract execution and alignment across cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues and drive & DocumentationPrepare clear persuasive and compliant written materials including proposals reports and contract complex legal and technical information in a clear and concise accurate and organized contract records and ComplianceEnsure compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for applicable contracts. Review contract requirements and project scope to identify export-controlled materials data or technologies. Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to obtain necessary licenses or approvals. Support the development and implementation of export compliance procedures including handling controlled unclassified information (CUI). Provide guidance to internal teams to ensure proper handling storage and transmission of export-controlled Requirements:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge pre-skills and/or abilities needed to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified employees or applicants with Skills & CompetenciesStrong knowledge of federal and state procurement laws and regulatory experience in contract administration and lifecycle with export control regulations including ITAR EAR and handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).Exceptional writing editing and research capabilities for proposal to interpret complex legal regulatory and technical with government contracting systems tools and attention to detail and project management and time management interpersonal and communication with compliance frameworks such as analytical and problem-solving to manage multiple contracts and deadlines in a fast-paced mindset with strong attention to both detail and big-picture Basic Skill Requirements:Bachelors degree in business law public administration or a related field (or equivalent experience).Minimum of 5 years of experience in government contracting procurement or grant/proposal working knowledge of FAR DFARS and agency-specific acquisition track record of successful proposal development and contract Contract Officer working with federal state or defense-related agencies. Licenses and Certifications:Valid drivers license Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officers Representatives (FAC-COR) and/or Government Contract Manager (CGCM) Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A reasonable accommodation may be provided for qualified employees and applicants with disabilities to perform the essential possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer and to attend meetings at various sites; strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the Environment:The work environment primarily requires the employee to work indoors in a climate controlled administrative office setting. However occasional exposure to an outdoor environment is required from time to time during various seasons. There may be short spans of time that requires the employee to walk and/or drive to multiple GLOCK locations. The employee may be required to work overtime in order to reach deadlines and for special programs or company eventsPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but may require some work outside of these Opportunity Employer:GLOCK Inc. is an equal opportunity decisions at GLOCK Inc. will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. GLOCK Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race creed color religion national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth and parenting status) age disability status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression citizenship status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by addition to a commitment to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals GLOCK Inc. has established an affirmative action program to promote opportunities for individuals in certain protected classes throughout GLOCK Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees to participate in the job application or interview request a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for an open position please send an email to our HR Team the following information:Your full nameYour contact informationA description of your accommodation request