• Contracts Specialist

    TAD PGS, Inc. (Los Alamitos, CA)


    We have an outstanding Contract position for aContracts Specialist to join a leading Company located in the Los Alamitos, CAsurrounding area.

     

    Pay Rate: $30-$35

     

    Under general direction, provide contracts administration and management support in the following key focus areas: proposing negotiation recommendations, contract changes, responding to customer correspondence, interfacing with internal and external customers on contractual matters, flowing down contractual requirements to various organizations, and providing contract support to ensure successful contract execution and customer satisfaction.

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Perform contract functions as directed by the Vice President, Contracts.

    + Professionally and accurately manage customer RFPs/RFQs in a manner that captures business, providing customers with quality proposals that meet their requirements and minimize risk to the Company.

    + Ensure all quotations are substantiated with the proper backup ( E.G ; customer requests, Company basis for quotations, and actual submittal documentation, negotiation notes, and final pricing agreements).

    + Lead major proposal activity.

    + Create and submit proposals and quotations to customers.

    + Review, analyze, and compile a summary of risk terms and conditions for management review and in support of potential negotiations.

    + Support the Customer Service department to review customer terms and conditions on purchase orders ; guide the Customer Service department on contractual matters.

    + Adopt process improvements within the contracts organization, understand policies and procedures to manage the risks and liabilities of the Company.

    + Ensure contract files and supporting documents are maintained and updated.

    + Monitor and track contract amendments and pricing escalation requirements.

    + Review, execute, and maintain NDA's , PIAs, REPs, and Certs and other types of customer agreements.

    + The job description is not all-inclusive of all dutie s. Other duties may be assigned.

    Basic Hiring Criteria:

    + Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent and experience; 5/7 years of experience in review, negotiation, and preparation and administration of major Government, Commercial, International, Military, and Defense proposals and contracts related to the manufacture of products.

    + Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

    + Certification in Contract Management is a plus.

    + Experience and knowledge of ITAR/EAR rules and regulations as established by the US Government.

    + Working knowledge of FARS, DFARS, and related US Government contracting regulations.

    + Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts.

    + Experience and skills in negotiating pricing and contractual terms and conditions.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    + Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

    + Ability to work with limited supervision.

    + Proven ability to multitask, manage multiple accounts/projects, while being flexible to changing priorities.

    + Ability to prioritize, meet critical deadlines, and work in a paced environment.

    + Strong administrative skills: organization, time management, planning, and problem-solving.

    + High level of motivation and sense of urgency.

     

    Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

     

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance