Contract Analyst

Electric Boats • $70K — $95K *
Groton, CT 06340In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant contract administration experience
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Experience in financial analysis and problem-solving
  • Recent experience with government contracts is preferred
  • Proficiency in various contract types, particularly cost-type with incentives
  • Knowledge of FAR and DFARs regulations
  • Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and organize contractual documentation for proposals and negotiations
  • Develop proposal assumptions and revise contract language as needed
  • Draft clear documents detailing disclosures and negotiations
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and Federal Acquisition Regulations
  • Communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders to complete contract actions
  • Provide guidance and support for special projects aligned with business goals
  • May require some business travel

Benefits

  • Work in a collaborative environment with multiple departments
  • Opportunity to develop skills in contract negotiation and administration
  • Engagement with both technical and financial aspects of contracts
  • Potential for professional growth within government contracting
  • Work on significant projects in ship construction and engineering
Full Job Description
Overview

The Contract Analyst will perform contract administration of engineering and ship construction contracts and subcontracts, including preparation of proposals, negotiating terms and price and ensuring the elements of each business commitment are clear and well-documented. 

 

The position requires the ability to work independently while in close coordination with Electric Boat's Program Offices, Cost Estimating, Purchasing, Finance and Legal Departments.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and organize contractual documentation in support of contract changes and proposals, negotiations and certification related to cost or pricing data.
  • Develop proposal assumptions, conditions and revisions to contract language.
  • Prepare well-written documents that detail disclosures and negotiation.
  • Maintain compliance with company procedures, policies, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and other regulatory requirements.
  • Communicating with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure contract and subcontract actions are completed.
  • Respond to requests for guidance from various functional departments and perform special projects to support Electric Boat business goals.
  • Some business travel may be required.
Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree, or 4+ years of contract or subcontract administration experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Strong negotiation, financial analysis and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

  • Recent Contracts experience administering government prime contract/subcontracts, including negotiating and financial analysis experience
  • Proficiency in administering a variety of contract types, including cost type with incentives
  • Working knowledge/experience with FAR, DFARs and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance
Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to work independently and must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Identify and resolve issues that arise during contract lifecycle
  • Ability to effectively prioritize competing work assignments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications / projects
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