Moog

Contract Specialist

Moog$72K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.
  • Familiarity with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and ITAR is a plus.
  • Experience with government and customer-furnished equipment and warranties is advantageous.
  • Prior experience in contract negotiation for both domestic and international agreements.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all phases of contract negotiations and management.
  • Lead preparation of contractual documents to safeguard legal positions.
  • Write and review contracts and proposals for accuracy and compliance.
  • Consult with legal counsel regarding contractual matters.
  • Negotiate contracts and manage change orders efficiently.
  • Ensure contract requirements align with company proposals and policy.
  • Facilitate billing processes and maintain client relationships.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and 401k matching.
  • Flexible paid time off and parental leave for work-life balance.
  • Complete health insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive company culture with multiple employee resource groups.
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Contract Specialist

Reporting To:
Supervisor, Contract Administration

Work Schedule:
Hybrid - Phoenix, AZ

Our team in Space & Defense Group is looking for an intelligent, engaged, and personable candidate to join us as a Contracts Specialist. You will report to the Supervisor, Contracts Administration and will have a hybrid work schedule in Gilbert, AZ.

To be considered for the Contracts Specialist role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Superior analytical skills and ability to work with very limited direction in an environment characterized by aggressive schedule and cost containment mandates.


It would be a benefit if you also had:
  • Experience working knowledge of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
  • Experience with warranty claims.
  • Experience with Government and customer-furnished equipment and material.
  • Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
  • Contract negotiation experience including domestic and international contracts experience, negotiating terms and conditions.
  • Experience with Government (DOD, NASA, NOAA, etc.) and Commercial Direct Contracts.
  • Strong working knowledge of Contract Law.


As a Contracts Specialist, you will be responsible to:
  • Participate in all phases of contractual matters affecting programs.
  • Assume leadership responsibility for the timely preparation of required contractual documents, memorandums of agreement/understandings, long term agreements and/or teaming agreements to protect Moog's business and legal positions.
  • Write and review contracts, proposals, and long-term agreements.
  • Consult with Group or Corporate Legal Counsel
  • Review assigned contracts prior to award to assure that all technical requirements, prices, terms and conditions, and delivery agree with Moog's proposal, negotiated agreement, and division policies.
  • Interpretation of Federal Acquisition Regulations and agency regulations
  • Negotiate new contracts and change orders.
  • Communicate with internal and external customers in a timely manner.
  • Review contractual documentation for compliance to division policy and prior agreements.
  • Process milestone billings and facilitate CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, FFP (with economic adjustments), FFP (redetermination), FFP, Time and Material, Contracts
  • Collaboration with technical team on data rights documentation
  • Maintain excellent customer relations.
  • Work closely with empowered officials to obtain all export licenses and other necessary government authorizations required for exporting hardware, documentation, and technical services.
  • Review purchase orders with appropriate Moog disciplines to ensure that all contractual requirements are consistent with Moog's proposal.
  • Support business travel, up to 10%.


How We Care for You:
  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
  • Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

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Salary Range Transparency:
Phoenix, AZ $72,000.00-$105,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

About Moog

Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog's high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, and marine and medical equipment. The company's 2019 revenues were $2.9 billion. Moog employs approximately 11,000 people worldwide and has a presence in 26 countries.
Learn more about Moog
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.9 million
Founded
1951
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
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