Contract Specialist

Moog; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Matching 401k

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Moog in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Contracts Specialist to support the Space & Defense Group. You will report to the Supervisor, Contracts Administration and work on all phases of contractual matters, including drafting and reviewing contracts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience, knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, export licenses, and domestic and international contracting. Hybrid work schedule in Gilbert, AZ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience.
• Superior analytical skills with ability to work with limited direction in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with government and customer-furnished equipment and material.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, UCC, and export license processes.
• Contract negotiation experience including domestic and international contracts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of contractual matters affecting programs.
• Lead timely preparation of required contractual documents, MOUs, long-term and teaming agreements.
• Write and review contracts, proposals, and long-term agreements.
• Consult with Group or Corporate Legal Counsel.
• Review assigned contracts prior to award to ensure alignment with Moog's proposals and policies.
• Interpret Federal Acquisition Regulations and agency regulations.
• Negotiate new contracts and change orders.
• Communicate with internal and external customers promptly.
• Review contractual documentation for compliance to division policy and prior agreements.
• Process milestone billings and facilitate CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, and various FFP contracts.
• Collaborate with technical team on data rights documentation.
• Maintain excellent customer relations.
• Work with empowered officials to obtain export licenses and other authorizations.
• Review purchase orders to ensure consistency with Moog's proposal.
• Support business travel, up to 10%.

Skills

Analytical skills

Contract negotiation

Export controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FAR/DFARS knowledge

ITAR knowledge

UCC familiarity

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title :
Contract Specialist
Reporting To:
Supervisor, Contract Administration
Work Schedule:
Hybrid - Phoenix, AZ Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture characterized by mutual respect and empowerment. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction and a better quality of life both inside and outside of work.

Our team in Space & Defense Group is looking for an intelligent, engaged, and personable candidate to join us as a Contracts Specialist . You will report to the Supervisor, Contracts Administration and will have a hybrid work schedule in Gilbert, AZ.

To be considered for the Contracts Specialist role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience.
• Superior analytical skills and ability to work with very limited direction in an environment characterized by aggressive schedule and cost containment mandates.

I t would be a benefit if you also had:

• Experience working knowledge of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Experience with warranty claims.
• Experience with Government and customer-furnished equipment and material.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
• Contract negotiation experience including domestic and international contracts experience, negotiating terms and conditions.
• Experience with Government (DOD, NASA, NOAA, etc.) and Commercial Direct Contracts.
• Strong working knowledge of Contract Law.

As a Contracts Specialist, you will be responsible to:

• Participate in all phases of contractual matters affecting programs.
• Assume leadership responsibility for the timely preparation of required contractual documents, memorandums of agreement/understandings, long term agreements and/or teaming agreements to protect Moog's business and legal positions.
• Write and review contracts, proposals, and long-term agreements.
• Consult with Group or Corporate Legal Counsel
• Review assigned contracts prior to award to assure that all technical requirements, prices, terms and conditions, and delivery agree with Moog's proposal, negotiated agreement, and division policies.
• Interpretation of Federal Acquisition Regulations and agency regulations
• Negotiate new contracts and change orders.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a timely manner.
• Review contractual documentation for compliance to division policy and prior agreements.
• Process milestone billings and facilitate CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, FFP (with economic adjustments), FFP (redetermination), FFP, Time and Material, Contracts
• Collaboration with technical team on data rights documentation
• Maintain excellent customer relations.
• Work closely with empowered officials to obtain all export licenses and other necessary government authorizations required for exporting hardware, documentation, and technical services.
• Review purchase orders with appropriate Moog disciplines to ensure that all contractual requirements are consistent with Moog's proposal.
• Support business travel, up to 10%.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

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Salary Range Transparency:

Phoenix, AZ $72,000.00-$105,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

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