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Job Title: Senior Associate, Contracts
Job Code: 17886
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL or Malabar, FL (On-site)
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
This position will assist in the management of contracts and initiatives of importance to the organization, utilizing a working knowledge of regulations including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements (e.g. DFARS) and other agency regulations. This position will also assist in conducting proposal preparation, pre-contract data collection, and administering, extending, and negotiating standard government contracts, including subcontracts under government primes.
Essential Functions:
Preparing, negotiating, and administering contracts of various types.Ensuring contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, customer specifications, FAR, DFAR and ITAR. Reviewing RFQs; preparing quotes including change proposals; performing associated negotiation and defining activities.Performing risk assessment of quotes/contract terms and conditions; formulating and executing strategies to minimize potential risks to the business. Working with customers, management, and program teams to resolve issues, secure approvals, and ensure successful contract execution.Serving as point of contact for the customer during all phases of a program.Generating and maintaining contract documentation.Knowledge of FAR and DFARS required and functional knowledge of ERP systems input and report generation.Qualifications:
Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related contracts experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related contracts experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related contracts experience.Preferred Additional Skills:
Minimum 2 – 5 years of experience working in Contracts.Working understanding and experience with FAR and DFARS required.Must have experience with reviewing RFPs, preparing proposals, negotiation, definitization and administration of DoD Contracts.Experience with risk assessment of proposals/contract terms and conditions and strategies to minimize potential risks to the business.Experience effectively interfacing with Government customers and other customer organizations.Experience in problem solving through creative solutions drawing from prior experience is preferred.Must be detailed oriented.Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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