Contract Specialist
Company: SubCom
Location: Newport News
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth
potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced,
collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the
world's most innovative companies to create a more connected world?
Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. The backbone of the
Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables
deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of
them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are
engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest
standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to
communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role
in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises,
governments, big cities, and rural towns. We encourage, expect, and
value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and
diverse perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned applicant seeking a
new and exciting challenge, or you're new to the workforce and
looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an
innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has
opportunities to advance your career. Position Overview The
Contract Specialist position will report directly to the Bids and
Proposals Contract Manager. The Contract Specialist 1 is involved
in every phase of contract development. The Contract Specialist 1
will collaborate with the Bids and Proposals Contract Manager to
evaluate bids, prepare contracts, gather market research, and
negotiate terms. Ideal Contract Specialist 1 should enjoy drafting
and editing contracts, demonstrating excellent attention to detail
abilities. In addition to being an excellent communicator, you
should also possess in-depth knowledge of procurement regulations
and contract agreements. The Contract Specialist 1 should be
proficient working in Microsoft Excel and will be responsible for
database management and support financial analysis/reporting to
internal and external stakeholders. The Contract Specialist 1 will
provide direct administrative support to the Bids and Proposals
Contract Manager. Responsibilities + Support preparing contract
work products such as proposals, contracts, terms and conditions,
and modification documents. + Reviews and evaluates customer
requests for proposal and revision to contracts. + Support
developing negotiation strategies. + Support preparing briefings to
management and customers. + Track incoming changes from customer
and maintain a change ledger. + Supports continuous improvement
initiatives to enhance department and organizational performance
and effectiveness. + Provides direction to purchasing team. +
Monitors budgets. + Conducts market research and pricing
information required as part of the proposal development process. +
Performs routine self-audits of departmental processes. + Provides
administrative support to the Bids and Proposals Contract Manager.
+ Provide and monitor Estimate at Complete (EAC) data to external
customers. Qualifications + Possession of at least a U.S.
Government SECRET security clearance or ability to secure one.+
Prior experience supporting classified programs. + Eligibility to
support certain classified programs. + 1-3 years of experience with
all phases of contracts management. + Knowledge of and comfort
working with a wide range of contract types, including CPFF, CPIF,
FPI, FFP, T&M, and IDIQ. + Basic experience with U.S.
Government procurement regulations (i.e., FAR and DFARS). + Ability
to communicate and establish strong relationships with internal and
external customers. + Broad experience in all aspects of the
contract life cycle including proposals, administration throughout
performance, and contract close-out. + Ability to influence
positive business outcomes with fact, reason, and the ability to
convey the company's positions through exceptional oral and written
communication skills. + Ability to understand core financial and
business concepts. + Appropriate degree from an accredited college,
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
(Preferably a Business Administration Degree with a focus in either
Accounting or Finance). + Willingness to travel as needed. + U.S.
citizenship. + Professional certifications, such as Certified
Federal Contracts Manager (Preferred). NOTE: This job description
is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other
related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the
organization.? Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally
authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility
verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship
is not available for this position. Please be sure to attach a
resume to your application. We are not able to consider
applications without a resume. BENEFITS SubCom offers a
comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability
insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave,
paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption
assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match.
Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift
differential. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY SubCom
is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity,
marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender
identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability
or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or
regulation. SUBCOM'S CORE VALUES Quality?? -?? Accountability?? -??
Teamwork?? -?? Innovation
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