Prin Contracts Specialist

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree. Law or MBA degree a plus.
• 7 years minimum experience with federal commercial and some international contracts.
• Actively pursuing professional certificates in government contracts is a plus.
• Member NCMA preferred.
• Security clearance a plus.

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- Education Assistance

- Career Development & Training Opportunities

- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

- Medical Dental Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

- Paid Parental Leave

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About This Role

The Principal Contracts Specialist shall proactively provide support to contract management and directors of a particular Business Unit in administering government international and commercial contracts. S/he will support all aspects of contract management throughout the contracting process from pre-proposal activities through contract closure. In performing this role the Principal Contracts Specialist will:

Support the review and risk analysis of solicitations and terms and conditions and coordinate with their supervisor.

Participate in bid/no bid decisions and proposal review meetings.

Review cost proposals maintain cost and pricing data records for TINA compliance support fact-finding and DCAA audits and support negotiations.

Proactively administer a variety of contracts (government/commercial domestic/international) of all types (cost reimbursement fixed price incentive award fee IDIQ time and material etc.) and modifications thereto. Prepare and coordinate business correspondence generate required contract-related reports and maintain accurate and complete contract files and records for the company.

Remain actively engaged with (and serve as an integral member of) designated program teams and develop strong interfaces with Hunt Valley personnel in other functional areas.

Participate in program reviews monitor program performance (contract schedules deliverables funding invoicing and payments) and notify contract managers or directors of potential non-compliances or other problems that could have an adverse impact on the company.

Identify and administer contract changes and coordinate resolution of contract issues with your supervisors.

Actively administer the closeout of completed contracts.

Ensure contract management activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures applicable laws and regulations and customer requirements.

Ensure coordination with Legal on contract matters that may have legal significance (such as identifying to Legal non-standard or potentially high-risk terms and conditions) prior to advising management of contractual risks rights and obligations and terms and conditions interpretations.

Perform other contract-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

Solid knowledge and understanding of basic contracting principles and all contract types.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Strong knowledge of the federal acquisition process government contracting principles and governing regulations (including FAR/DFAR).

Demonstrated experience in contract administration.

Basic understanding of business agreements and general business practices

Working knowledge of subcontracting practices accounting finance pricing and estimating principles and business law.

Basic knowledge of international contract terms ITAR and US import and export regulations.

Basic knowledge of commercial contracting terms (FAR part 12 GSA etc.)

Solid oral/written communication and organizational skills.

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management

Ability to manage multiple work assignments and meet critical deadlines.

High integrity and an unyielding commitment to compliance.

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Personal computer skill proficiency