Contracts Specialist 4 - Remote

This position is a remote opportunity but may require travel quarterly to our Tyson's, VA headquarters.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for end-end contract development, negotiation, administration, and compliance. You will help develop strategies, perform complex analysis, review terms and conditions, and propose fact-based decisions to ensure M.C. Dean interests are protected. You will also interact directly with customers and senior management; lead major efforts such as proposals from a contract’s perspective, and coordinate activities with stakeholders. Activities and tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Leading pursuits from a contracts’ perspective including interpreting, and providing guidance on solicitation, government and commercial regulations, and customer policies and procedures material to program teams.
• Assessing market trends, customer, and trade information to determine their impact apropos M.C. Dean business objectives to recommend appropriate contract vehicles.
• Preparing pre-negotiation audits and obtaining negotiation authorization in accordance with established procedures.
• Completing and maintaining contract data in the appropriate business system(s) e.g.: Salesforce, CMS and coordinating activities with internal and external stakeholders through to the closeout process to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Executing, approving, and maintaining documents such as Non-disclosure and Technical Assistance agreements.
  
  
  

Position / Candidate Requirements:

• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
• Education: Degree in Business or a Related Discipline
• Bachelors' Degree and 7+ Years of Relevant Experience or
• Masters’ Degree and 5+ Years of Relevant Experience
  
  
  

Required Experience:

• Requires a thorough understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations, agency supplemental regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards.
• 7+ years Federal Contracting or contracts administration. A background in finance, accounting, or business management is a plus.
• Experience in preparing cost and technical/business Management proposals.
• Familiarity/experience in construction and/or systems installation services contracts.
• Experience in government solicitations and background managing contracts.
• Understanding of labor requirements associated with federal contracts e.g.: SCA, Davis-Bacon Act, and associated requirements.
• Ability/willingness to travel 10-15%
  
  
  

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.
  
  
  

Pay Range: $101,475 - $162,360

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Paid-time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave
  
  
  

Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.

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