Senior Contracts Specialist

LaBine and Associates

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of DoD contracting experience, particularly in research and development.
  • Proven experience managing business contracts including negotiation between subcontractor and prime contractor.
  • Expertise in full contract lifecycle management from proposal to closeout.
  • Strong writing skills with a requirement for a writing sample during the application process.
  • Solid understanding of FAR and DFARS regulations.
  • Excellent critical thinking and communication skills for influencing business outcomes.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for collaboration and relationship building across teams.
  • Capacity to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant ERP applications, as well as customer portals.
  • DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee cradle to grave contract management for both prime and subcontracts.
  • Support proposal development and ensure regulatory compliance throughout contract lifecycle.
  • Administer contracts consistently with internal policies and customer requirements.
  • Engage in risk identification and develop mitigation strategies as necessary.
  • Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives.
  • Ensure clear and concise contract documentation and correspondence throughout the process.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Professional development opportunities and support for continued education.
  • Flexible work schedule and remote working options available.
  • Employee assistance program for work-life balance and wellness.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Our team is looking for a government contracts professional to support our Strategic Systems business area.
The Senior Contracts Analyst provides cradle to grave contract management of a portfolio of U.S. Government prime and subcontracts with various customers.
The role provides the opportunity to support proposal development and to administer contracts throughout the contract lifecycle while ensuring adherence to internal policy and compliance with regulations.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the contract administration team, who is compliance oriented, experienced in the identification and mitigation of risk, adept at relationship building and highly organized.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of DoD contracting experience in a research and development environment, with both cost reimbursement and fixed priced contract types
• Experience managing business to business contracts such as in a subcontractor to prime contractor, including negotiation of terms
• Expertise in full contract lifecycle management including proposal support, negotiation, contract administration and closeout
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate correspondence. A writing sample may be required as part of the application process.
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of the FAR and DFARS
• Strong critical thinking, communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence positive business outcomes
• Outstanding interpersonal skills necessary for working in a cross functional, team environment and ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to identify risk and develop mitigation recommendations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, as well as Customer's Portals (PIEE, Exostar) and ERP Applications
• DoD Secret clearance

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