Entry Level Defense Contractor Jobs in Dallas, TX

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Job Title: Specialist, Contracts
Job Code: 41848
ob Location:Waco, TX; Greenville, TX (Onsite)
Job Schedule: 9/80 Regular

Job Description:

The Contracts Specialist administers, extends, negotiates, and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.

Essential Functions:

• Preparing contractual letters, Terms & Conditions, Representations & Certifications for proposals to the U.S. Government and other DoD Contractors.
• Providing audit and fact-finding support for major proposals.
• Administering and closing contracts.
• Compiling information and reports.
• Interpreting contract requirements and tracking contractual performance to the requirements.
• Working with customers, management, and program teams to resolve issues, secure approvals, and ensure successful contract execution.
• Serving as the primary liaison for contractual communication between L3Harris and our customers.
• Conducting change management processes with internal team and communicating equitable adjustment rights to customers.
• Assists in proposing and negotiating contracts for the company's products and services in prime and subcontracting environments.
• Ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulatory requirements.
• Assisting procurement personnel with significant contracting tasks, including establishing flow-down terms and conditions.
• Utilizes knowledge of regulations including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements (e.g. DFARS) and other agency regulations.
• Influencing successful business outcomes to achieve business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income and free cash flow for new and continuing programs.
• Providing guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support level employees.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts and statements of work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with Defense programs, including FAR, DFARS, and/or TINA.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Proficiency in utilizing and interpreting financial models and analyses.
• Ability to constructively challenge others and take a robust stance when required to promote or defend the company's position.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word skills).
• Professional maturity and confidence in expressing a point of view with senior management.
• Must possess strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies in data and documents, ensuring high levels of accuracy and quality in all work outputs.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), organization, negotiation skills, and management skills.
• Self-motivating and able to manage multiple contracts with minimal assistance from others.
• Excellent people skills with a positive attitude, able to collaborate in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team environment.

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