Contracts Specialist

Company: Aerodyne Industries
Location: Cape Canaveral
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Aerodyne IndustriesJob Description: Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquarteredon Florida's exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA's Missionsto the Moon and Mars andto defendour nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future. Job Summary: T he Contracts Specialist will prepare, evaluate, negotiate, and administer contracts . Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None. Job Requirements: Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Assist to develop, negotiate and administer contracts/subcontracts while monitoring compliance with government regulations.
  • Organize major efforts such as proposals from a contracts perspective, coordinating with all involved functions and teammates.
  • Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
  • Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation and guidance of terms and conditions.
  • Reviews cost proposals and pricing information.
  • Compares bids from vendors and determines, or assists with determination, to whom contracts will be awarded.
  • Confirms that terms and delivery dates are accurate.
  • Evaluates competence of vendors and reviews their invoices for accuracy.
  • Prepares and processes of purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Evaluates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding bids.
  • Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Create and issue purchase orders.
  • Performs full range of procurement and administration activities associated with subcontracts and purchase orders to include qualifying suppliers, issuing requests for proposals, evaluating proposals, and maintaining subcontract and purchase order files and overseeing execution.
  • Assists with cradle to grave procurement administration of federal and/or commercial procurement actions; review requisitions, prepare RFPs, conduct bid abstracts, conduct negotiations, prepare purchase orders and subcontracts for review and administer complex services-type subcontracts.
  • Complete price analysis and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages for review, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts.
  • Establish and meet milestones in supplier contracts .
  • Interact directly with customers, including the Government Contract Officer and Contract Specialist.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities:
    • Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) and various FAR Supplements
    • Experience with various types of contracts/subcontracts: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost Reimbursement, IDIQ, BPA and MSA.
    • Extensive knowledge of contract principles and procedures and Government acquisition process.
    • Working knowledge with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) to ensure internal file documentation meets the criteria of a Certified Purchase System Review (CPSR).
    • Knowledge/experience with Import/Export requirements, and procurement processes.
    • Working knowledge of application of Government flow down clauses and provisions.
    • Working knowledge in performing RFP, cost and price analyses, source selection justification and contracting / terms and conditions in accordance with Government acquisition/procurement regulations.
    • Experience with reviewing, understanding and negotiating Contract Modifications
    • Experience with developing and negotiating Subcontract Modifications
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Excellent administrative skills.
    • Excellent written and communication skills.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
    • Deltek Costpoint experience a plus. Education and Experience:
      • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required.
      • Three years of relevant experience required. Physical Requirements:
        • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
        • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status .Location: CORPORATE (HOME) - Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 US (Primary)Clearance Required: NoneShift Type: Education: Bachelor's DegreeCareer Level: Early Career 2+ yearsCategory: Business and Operations SpecialistsDate Needed By: Job Type: Full-timeTravel: PI207939246

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