Defense Contracts Specialist | DoD Bids & Compliance

Textron Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program (Fitness Reimbursed)

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems in the Marine business unit seeks a Contracts Specialist to support contract management for USG DoD programs. You will assist with solicitations, risk analysis, and review of terms and conditions, and coordinate with program teams across Slidell, LA and Hunt Valley, MD.

Responsibilities include preparing correspondence, maintaining contract files, supporting cost proposals and audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Travel domestically as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of contracting principles and all contract types.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the federal acquisition process, USG DoD contracting principles and governing regulations (FAR/DFAR).
• Experience in contract administration.
• Basic understanding of business agreements and general business practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the review and risk analysis of solicitations and terms and conditions and coordinate with 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 and modifications thereto.
• Prepare and coordinate business correspondence, generate required contract-related reports, and maintain accurate contract files.

Skills

Contracting principles

DoD contracting

FAR/DFAR

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree in related field

3+ years’ Federal DoD contracts experience

Job description

Textron Systems in the Marine business unit seeks a Contracts Specialist to support contract management for USG DoD programs. You will assist with solicitations, risk analysis, and review of terms and conditions, and coordinate with program teams across Slidell, LA and Hunt Valley, MD.

Responsibilities include preparing correspondence, maintaining contract files, supporting cost proposals and audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Travel domestically as needed.