AEYON POSITION TITLE: Contract Specialist
LOCATION: Huntsville, AL or Remote (we prefer in the office at Huntsville but want the option for remote depending on what applicants we receive)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Develops, coordinates, and administers contracts for products and services for Aeyon LLC. Negotiates, extends, and modifies contracts as appropriate. Serves as liaison with contractors and monitors existing contracts for compliance with terms and conditions.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Serves as point of contact with the Government contracting officials and/or Prime Contractor's Subcontracts Administrator for all assigned contracts.
• Reviews solicitation requests to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Assists with proposal pricing and narratives.
• Negotiates contract terms from the proposal stage to contract close-out in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices.
• Creates moderate to complex RFP solicitations.
• Evaluates supplier proposal responses.
• Conducts price and cost analysis.
• Prepares Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) compliant files.
• Negotiates pricing and terms/conditions with subcontractors.
• Administers contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity.
• Ensures Annual Representation and Certifications are completed.
• May be required to process Purchase Orders through the Unanet System.
• Assist in the preparation of Small Business Subcontracting Plans.
• Tracking of Small Business Goals when required.
• Analyzes risks and identifies risk mitigation.
• Participates in special projects as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of administrative tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management; able to work independently, establish priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Experience with Unanet software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally may be required to lift 50 lbs.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: None
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Mandatory
5 or more years of experience in a government contracting environment.
Must possess excellent knowledge of Government Contracting requirements, including but not limited to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), Purchasing Systems, and Estimating Systems.
Experience negotiating terms and conditions.
Successful track record of managing various subcontract types, interfacing with internal customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers.
Waiverable/Substitutable:
Education is substituted by 10+ years of government contract experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
“Aeyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Aeyon is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Aeyon are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Aeyon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on these characteristics.”