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Job Title: Contracts Specialist 
Job Code: 23427
Job Location: Clifton, NJ
Job Schedule: 9/80 

Job Description: 
The Contracts Specialist will support a variety of programs and new business activities within the Electronic Warfare Division.  Manages the order entry and contract review process of assigned programs, including review of Govt. contracts and Prime subcontracts & solicitations.  Supports proposal development, contract change control process and overall administration.  Close Interaction with external customers, internal Program Management office and functional departments.  Protects the interest of the company by understanding and interpreting contractual terms and conditions. Utilizes working knowledge of Government regulations including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) and other agency regulations.   

Essential Functions:
•    Responsible for proposal preparation, contract negotiation, order entry, contract administration and customer contact of assigned contracts/programs.  
•    Experienced professional with proficient knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management. 
•    Communicates with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Recommends enhancements to systems and processes. Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.
•    Complies and analyzes order and proposal data, as required. May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. 
•    Work consists of making moderate enhancements or improvements to systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area. Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are general and may require understanding of broader set of issues but typically are not complex. 
•    Works to achieve operational targets with moderate impact on departmental results. Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects. Exerts some influence on the overall objectives of the project.
•    Continues to build the basic knowledge, skills and experience required for effective contract management to include negotiations. Regular communication with customers and management. 

Qualifications:
•    Requires proficient knowledge of job area. May have practical knowledge of project management. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:
•    Must be well organized to maintain historical information of assigned proposals and contracts.
•    Ability to work independently with program team with general supervision.   
•    Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
•    MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
•    Experience in defense contracting; familiarity with USG WAWF & EDS systems; Performance Based Payments (PBP), PeopleSoft, Price/Cost Analysis; NCMA professional certifications a strong plus.

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