
Principal Specialist, Contracts- Ground Based Surveillance (GBS) (Onsite)
- Woburn, MA
- $82,000-164,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support the strategic assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation and submittal, contract negotiations and contract management.
- Provide effective reach-back capability to leverage the greater Contracts organization as needed, including coordination with other business areas with international and domestic programs.
- Take ownership of tough issues and use knowledge of situational dynamics to establish personal engagement strategy.
- Fact-finding/audit activities with the U.S. Government, Defense Contracts Auditing Agency DCAA) and Defense Contracts Management Agency (DCMA).
- Update proposals for current cost or pricing data, including TINA compliance.
- Partner with Global Trade to ensure Export/Import Licensing strategies are current and initiated in a timely manner.
- Work with program office and in-country partners to ensure proper authorizations are in place for Transportation and logistics of material shipped in-country.
- Partner with Subcontracts team to ensure alignment and proper communication of requirements/changes with subcontractors.
- Identifying non-routine contract elements and terms and recommending solutions and providing governance to the program team in carrying out the terms of the contract.
- Ensure compliance with ITAR Part 130.
- Occasional travel domestically and internationally is expected (less than 10%).
- Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience
- Experience in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and / or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and equivalent U.S. Government regulations
- Understanding of contract & financial structures, pricing strategies
- Strong communicator both orally and in writing; robust analytical skills; strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
- Experience brokering internal and/or external solutions to complex program, contract, or financial problems that have general impact on annual operating plan (AOP) performance
- Understanding of contract & financial structures, pricing strategies, policy & procedure, and compliance principles
- Display an advanced understanding of business relationships and contract structures, while demonstrating an exemplary level of business acumen
- Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel