Contracts Specialist

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Director, Space & Defense Contracts

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

Our team in the Space & Defense Group is looking for an intelligent, engaged, and personable candidate to join us as a Contracts Specialist
. You will report to the Director of Space Contracts and will have a hybrid work schedule in East Aurora, NY.

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of contracts‑related experience, or a Masters/JD with a minimum of 5 years of contracts‑related experience.
• Superior analytical skills and ability to work with very limited direction in an environment characterized by aggressive schedule and cost containment mandates.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Collaborate 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%.

• Comprehensive benefits package with day one enrollment.
• Flexible Planned Vacation.
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace:
  Employee Resource Groups, cultural events and celebrations.
• Generous 401(k) contribution and match.
• Profit sharing for full‑time employees.
• Stock Purchase Program.
• Onsite wellness center, pharmacy, and vision center.
• Nature trails on campus.

Buffalo, NY $70,000.00–$95,000.00 Annually

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…