MAJOR FUNCTIONS
Under supervision in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, the Government Contract Specialist actively manages government regulation compliance, including the overall contracting process from formation through closeout.
· Develop, manage and continually improve government regulation compliance, including but not limited to compliance with FAR and DFARS flow downs from government contracts
· Administer and manage all completed contracts, including the accurate maintenance of all documents in the database
· Recognize and anticipate contractual issues and recommend solutions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Assist in building and maintaining a centralized database of contracts and monitoring performance obligations under such contracts
· Assist in the review and continual improvement of terms and conditions for MTI, customers and suppliers
· Assist in development, review and continual improvement of MTI FAR and DFARS flow downs for MTI Suppliers
· Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees regarding government compliance status.
· Track changes in FAR, DFARS, and CAS regulations and provide guidance on potential impact of these changes.
· Government compliance policy and practice to internal business teams.
· Assist with investigations and audits of FAR, DFARS, and CAS regulations applicable to MTI contracts
· Active involvement in MTI’s cybersecurity compliance
· Assist in developing policies and procedures to ensure MTI remains compliant with and anticipates changes to, all applicable government regulations, including by not limited to FAR, DFARS, and CAS
· Other government compliance duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor’s degree preferred.
· 3 to 5 years of government contract experience in a high-productivity environment.
· Prior government contract management experience particularly in the manufacturing industry preferred.
· Experience at reading, updating and interpreting contract language.
· Excellent data management skills and proof-reading ability.
COMPETENCIES:
- Deliver Results: Hold self-accountable, acting with urgency and resilience to deliver on commitments. Demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Goal Orientated: High level ambition and positive attitude about long term prospects for successfully addressing new and demanding challenges. Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
- Drive Operational Excellence: Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies, shows flexible during times of change, honest, mature, reliable and strong interpersonal skills