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Senior Contracts Specialist

Senior Contracts Specialist
Location:  Huntsville, AL
 
Who We Are
Special Aerospace Services (SAS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing aerospace company. Ready to be a critical part of one of the most exciting times in space exploration? What started in 2007 with a small team of visionaries is now a collaborative team of 250+ tenacious and steadfast specialists acting as trusted partners to clients in the space industry. Our mission is to further humankind’s dreams in air and space, and together, we are driven to innovate across engineering and mission-critical hardware.
 
Your Role 
As a Senior Contracts Specialist within SAS, you will play a key role in supporting our mission execution. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who is proficient in contract management. Your impact on the company will be realized through the following responsibilities:
  • Contract Preparation and Management: Review, prepare, and manage contracts, agreements, amendments, and change orders, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions of the FAR. 
  • Contract Administration: Maintain contract files and records, track deliverables and milestones, and reconcile data with finance and project management teams. Prepare and submit status reports, monthly project reports, CDRLs, and presentations to stakeholders. 
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Collaborate with Project Managers to assess risks in contracts and related documents, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with federal regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, DCAA, and DCMA requirements, etc.) and SAS internal policies.
  • Proposal Development Support: Assist in the proposal process, ensuring proposal responses are in compliance with Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Statements of Work (SOW

Your role as a Senior Contracts Specialist will ensure that project execution aligns with SAS’s strategic objectives, influencing the company’s success and growth in the aerospace industry.

Eligible for Relocation Benefit 
 
Key Qualifications 
To qualify for this role, we require candidates to have the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field
  • Minimum of 6+ years of related experience
  • Must have experience with Government, DoD, and/or commercial contracts in a Prime or Subcontractor role 
  • Must have experience and knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, DCAA, DCMA, etc.
  • Assertive, proactive approach, with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet changing deadlines
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • CPCM certification is desired but not required
  • Experience as a Major Aerospace prime preferred
  • General Service Administration (GSA) schedule experience a plus 
We are looking for someone who:
  • Is purpose-driven and possesses a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Is driven, achievement-oriented, and an independent self-starter
  • Demonstrates collaboration and relational skills, with strong communication abilities
  • Is humble, tenacious, emotionally mature, trustworthy, and has high integrity
How You Will Be Rewarded
 
SAS takes a total rewards approach to compensation, offering incentives and benefits far beyond base salary.
 
Compensation depends on the candidate’s work experience, education/training, and related skills.
 
Benefits
  • This comprehensive package supports not just the individual but also their family. It includes a robust bonus structure, unlimited PTO, extensive health coverage, a 401K match, fitness reimbursements, Pet Insurance, and our Good Grades Program to support your children’s educational success.
  • Corporate Giving & Volunteer Programs: A firm commitment to community involvement, with ample opportunities for our team members to lead and participate in volunteer initiatives.
The background check and drug screen will be required prior to any hire. Due to our status as a federal contractor, US citizenship is required across all our roles.
 
Special Aerospace Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
Elevate your career by joining the SAS Platform, a leader in aerospace innovation. 
 

Special Aerospace Services (SAS) is a tactical engineering firm providing a lifecycle of analytics, research & development, rapid prototyping and precision manufacturing services. We serve private and public sector clients in the aerospace and avi...

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October 13, 2024

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