About this role
<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Title: </strong><strong>Senior Specialist, Contracts </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Code: </strong><strong>40404</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Location: </strong><strong>Malabar, FL</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Description:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">F-35 is looking for an experienced Senior Specialist, Contracts. This role requires a candidate that is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision. The candidate must have a strong business and financial acumen to succeed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Preparing, negotiating, and administering a large volume of contracts of various types for a variety of customers.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ensuring contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, customer specifications, FAR, DFAR and ITAR.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Reviewing RFQs; preparing quotes including change proposals; performing associated negotiation and defining activities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Performing risk assessment of quotes/contract terms and conditions; formulating and executing strategies to minimize potential risks to the business.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Working with customers, management, and program teams to resolve issues, secure approvals, and ensure successful contract execution.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Serving as point of contact for the customer during all phases of a program.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Generating and maintaining contract documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Knowledge of FAR and DFARS required and functional knowledge of ERP systems input and report generation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Must be able to travel as required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to obtain US Government Clearance</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Preferred Additional Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Knowledge and experience with FAR and DFARS.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience with reviewing RFPs, preparing proposals, negotiation, and administration of DoD Contracts.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience with risk assessment of proposals/contract terms and conditions and strategies to minimize potential risks to the business.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience effectively interfacing at all levels of company management.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience effectively interfacing with Government customers and other customer organizations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience in problem solving through creative solutions drawing from prior experience is preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Detailed oriented.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Possess excellent communications skills. Effectively communicate via formal letters complicated and sensitive subjects, possess proper email skills, and possess excellent verbal communication skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience and be ability to manage complex projects or processes.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">#LI-KT1</span></p>