Contracts Specialist

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Marine business unit. TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role:

We believe people should love what they do.  In this role, the Contracts Specialist shall proactively provide support to contract management and directors of a particular in administering USG DoD contracts. Under the direction of leadership, they will support all aspects of contract management throughout the contracting process, from pre-proposal activities through contract closure. In performing this role, the Contracts Specialist will:

·       Support the review and risk analysis of solicitations and terms and conditions and coordinate with their supervisor.

·       Participate in bid/no bid decisions and proposal review meetings.

·       Review cost proposals, maintain cost and pricing data records for TINA compliance, support fact-finding, DCAA audits, and negotiations.

·       Proactively administer a variety of USG DoD contracts of all types (cost reimbursement, fixed price, incentive, award fee, IDIQ, time and material, etc.) and modifications thereto.

·       Prepare and coordinate business correspondence, generate required contract-related reports, and maintain accurate and complete contract files and records for the company.

·       Remain actively engaged with (and serve as an integral member of) designated program teams and develop strong interfaces with personnel located at other business sites in Slidell, LA and Hunt Valley, MD in other functional areas.

·       Participate in program reviews, monitor program performance (contract schedules, deliverables, funding, invoicing, and payments), and notify contract managers or directors of potential non-compliances or other problems that could have an adverse impact on the company.

·       Identify and administer contract changes, and coordinate resolution of contract issues with your supervisors.

·       Actively administer the closeout of completed contracts.

·       Ensure contract management activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and customer requirements.

·       Ensure coordination with Legal on contract matters that may have legal significance (such as, identifying to Legal non-standard or potentially high-risk terms and conditions) prior to advising management of contractual risks, rights and obligations, and terms and conditions interpretations.

·       Perform other contract-related duties as assigned.