Senior Contract Management Specialist

Job Description

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Boeing’s F-15 Contract’s organization is currently seeking a Senior
Contract Management Specialist to join our team in Hazelwood, MO
.

This role will support the F-15 Sustainment and Services programs as a Senior (and possible) Team Lead, with responsibility for direct engagement on a variety of contracting activities with the United States Air Force (USAF).

As a member of the team and partner to the programs, this position will conduct Request for Proposal (RFP) analysis, lead proposal kickoffs, perform risk identification and mitigation, manage and develop proposals, negotiate and secure contract and modification awards, and execute contract post-award administration efforts. This role will represent the company to customers, develop and maintain effective working relationships with customer counterparts, and exercise commitment/signature authority in accordance with the delegation to negotiate and contract for a variety of product and service offerings.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Solid working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Extensive experience leading proposal development and managing the contractual processes
• Track record of long-tenured contract involvement with ability to cite past contracts and outcomes

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead proposal development and submission including RFP analysis, kickoffs, risk identification and mitigation, and presenting risks and opportunities to executive leadership
• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle from award through post-award administration, including program support, coordination of program meetings, performance reviews, negotiations, modifications, and contract closeout
• Exercise delegated signature and commitment authority to negotiate and execute complex contractual agreements for aerospace products, services, technologies, financing, and IP licensing
• Coordinate cross-functionally with finance, estimating, program management, supply chain, legal, and other stakeholders to align contract, cost, schedule, and technical requirements
• Prepare and deliver briefings and presentations on contract status and performance to senior leadership on a quarterly, biannual, and annual basis
• Represent Boeing in external negotiations and customer meetings with government counterparts and diverse customers, maintaining effective working relationships
• Lead development and mentorship of junior teammates to build contractual discipline and team capability
• Summarize complex contractual issues, develop creative solutions, and coordinate contractual risk mitigation strategies
• Travel domestically and internationally as required

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience in proposal development and/or contract execution
• Experience interfacing with government customers and senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 7+ years of related experience
• Experience managing a variety of contract types:
  Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (/IQ), firm/fixed-price, cost-plus, and time-and-materials

Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and…