Contracting Specialist - Contracts Principal

STI-TEC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Contracting Specialist to manage government contracts and subcontracts. This role involves contract preparation, negotiation, and compliance with company policies and legal requirements. The ideal candidate must have significant experience in government contract management, sharp analytical skills, and a relevant degree. You will work closely with Government Contracting Officers to ensure compliance and drive efficiency in contracting processes. The position emphasizes integrity and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience with government contracts, acquisition, fulfillment, policies, costs, and procedures.
• MS/MA or PhD/JD with relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, and manage government contracts and subcontracts.
• Analyze estimates of material, equipment, and production costs.
• Review contractual documents for adherence to policies and specifications.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Recommend policy changes and establish procedures.

Skills

Government contracts experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

BA/BS in related field

Job description

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities’ most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust.

Position Overview

The Contracting Specialist will be responsible for the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of government contracts and subcontracts. This role ensures proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The specialist will analyze estimates, review contractual documents, advise management, and recommend policy changes to enhance organizational procedures. Additionally, the specialist will support the Government Contracting Officers and contract specialists in various contracting actions, including requests for proposals, technical evaluations, contract negotiation, contract administration, and contract execution.

Essential Job Function

• Conducts the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of government contracts and subcontracts to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Analyze estimates of material, equipment and production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Duties also include reviewing contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization.
• Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in related field
• 10 years of experience with government contracts, acquisition, fulfillment, policy, costs, and procedures

Desired Qualifications

• MS/MA 8 years of experience
• Or PhD/JD with 2 years of experience

Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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• This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to, qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract and is contingent on STI-TEC being awarded the contract.