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Textron

Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing

Contracts Specialist

Contract ManagementPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeSlidell, LA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge and understanding of contracting principles and all contract types.
  • Knowledge of the federal acquisition process, U.S. Government Department of Defense contracting principles, and governing regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
  • Experience in contract administration.
  • Basic understanding of business agreements and general business practices.
  • Working knowledge of subcontracting practices, accounting, finance, pricing, and estimating principles, and business law.
  • Basic knowledge of international contract terms, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and U.S. import and export regulations.
  • Oral and written communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
  • Ability to manage multiple work assignments and meet critical deadlines.
  • High integrity and a commitment to compliance.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically.
  • Personal computer skills proficiency.
  • A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in a related field.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Support the review and risk analysis of solicitations and terms and conditions, coordinating with the supervisor.
  • Participate in bid/no-bid decisions and proposal review meetings.
  • Review cost proposals, maintain cost and pricing data records for Truth in Negotiations Act compliance, and support fact-finding, Defense Contract Audit Agency audits, and negotiations.
  • Administer various U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts, including cost-reimbursement, fixed-price, incentive, award-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, and time-and-material contracts, and their modifications.
  • Prepare and coordinate business correspondence, generate contract-related reports, and maintain accurate and complete contract files and company records.
  • Participate as an integral member of designated program teams and develop working relationships with personnel at other business sites and in other functional areas.
  • Participate in program reviews; monitor contract schedules, deliverables, funding, invoicing, and payments; and notify contract managers or directors of potential noncompliance or other problems that could adversely affect the company.
  • Identify and administer contract changes and coordinate resolution of contract issues with supervisors.
  • Administer the closeout of completed contracts.
  • Ensure contract management activities comply with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and customer requirements.
  • Coordinate with Legal on contract matters with potential legal significance, including identifying nonstandard or potentially high-risk terms and conditions, before advising management on contractual risks, rights, obligations, and interpretations of terms and conditions.
  • Perform other contract-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three or more years of experience with Federal Department of Defense contracts is preferred.
  • Actively pursuing professional certificates in Government contracts is a plus.
  • National Contract Management Association membership is preferred.

About the Company

Textron

Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing

Textron is a diversified industrial group spanning aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, and financial services. Its segments include Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna, Hawker aircraft), Bell helicopters, Textron Systems (unmanned systems and other defense products), and Industrial (components for automotive and aerospace industries), with financing available for buyers of its aircraft and helicopters. Revenue comes from selling aircraft, defense and industrial products, plus aftermarket services like maintenance, repair, overhaul and training. The company differentiates itself through an integrated global network that delivers end-to-end solutions—from design and manufacture to maintenance and financing—for governments, corporations, and individuals, with the goal of keeping air, land, and sea assets ready and capable worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Providence, RI
Founded
1923

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