Job Title: Contract Specialist

Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Type: On-site

Responsibilities:Negotiate, place, and manage complex, high-dollar subcontracts within a government acquisition environment, including both cost and fixed price material and service type subcontracts.Obtain program's contractual requirements and consolidate them into a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) to protect the company's interests in data rights, proposal preparation costs, and intellectual property.Issue RFPs to prospective subcontractors.Examine bid responses and initiate cost and pricing analysis to develop negotiation strategies.Negotiate price, terms, and work scope.Originate formal subcontract documents and coordinate inputs and approvals from both functional and programmatic leadership stakeholders.Maintain required documentation for subcontract files, including all pertinent government Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements.Facilitate integrated program team (IPT) meetings to manage correspondence between the company and subcontractors.Verify invoices and give initial payment approval or disapproval, maintaining detailed accounts payable records for cost contracts.Participate in program meetings to obtain and transmit data and requirements to subcontractors.Monitor funding profiles and spend plans to recommend funding adjustments.Manage day-to-day subcontract delivery to maintain quality and delivery targets.Qualifications:Broad-based business experience with an emphasis on negotiating and administering contractual agreements, preferably in the industrial manufacturing field.Relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Government contracts, or a similar role.Demonstrated ability to conduct fact-finding on proposals over the TINA threshold.Strong communication skills (written and verbal).Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS).Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.Ability to work well with others.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (Oracle preferred).Additional Skills & Qualifications:Subcontract/Buying experience within the Defense/DOD industry.ERP experience (Oracle preferred, not required).Negotiation experience required.Benefits:Flexible Work SchedulesEducation AssistanceEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs)Career Development & Training OpportunitiesWellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company FundingPaid Parental Leave

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $147000.00

- Flexible Work Schedules
- Education Assistance
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,MA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 2025.

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\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\n

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\n

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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