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<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><em><strong>Job Title: Senior Associate, Contracts </strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><em><strong>Job Code: </strong><strong>36555</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><em><strong>Job Location: </strong><strong>Huntsville, AL</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><em><strong>Job Schedule: </strong><strong>9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off </strong></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Job Description:</strong></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">The Senior Associate, Contracts is an early-career professional contributing to contract administration activities. Working under direct supervision, this role assists with the preparation, review, and administration of contracts for various programs and projects. The Level 2 Specialist supports compliance with regulatory and company requirements, communicates with internal stakeholders, and helps achieve operational goals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Contract Administration</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Assist with the preparation, administration, and closeout of basic contracts and proposals. Support the development of proposals, review contract terms for accuracy, and track contract performance requirements. Work with internal teams to gather information and ensure accurate contract documentation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Contract Monitoring</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Support the monitoring of contract progress by coordinating with business units to track deliverables and deadlines. Ensure contract files are complete and in compliance with standard company procedures and applicable regulations for Federal and Defense contracts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Reporting</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Prepare routine internal reports for management and assist with compiling information for reports to customers as required.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Policy & Process Support</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Support adherence to policies, procedures, and practices related to contract administration. Suggest process improvements to increase efficiency or compliance as observed.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Bachelor’s 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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Additional Skills:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Understanding of cost and fixed price contract types, requirements, and principles.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience working on Department of War production and research & development contracts.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Assist with contract administration in compliance with company policies and government regulations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues, leadership, and customers.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience supporting responses to requests for proposals and assisting with contract documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience working with various computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Learn and apply FAR/DFAR contract requirements under supervision.</span></li> </ul>