[Hiring] Contracting Specialist @B&A

Role Description

B&A is looking for a Contracts Specialist to support federal hardware integration and manufacturing programs. In this role, you’ll work with engineering, procurement, and program management to manage contracts from proposal through closeout, negotiate supplier terms, and keep hardware deliveries on track for government acceptance.

Workplace: This is a remote position, with a preference for candidates based in the Huntsville, Alabama, area.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contractual point of contact for government customers, contracting officers, prime contractors, and subcontractors.
• Manage solicitation reviews, proposal development, negotiations, and contract administration. Develop terms that manage risk and support cash flow.
• Advise program management, business development, finance, and operations on contract terms, FAR and DFARS requirements, and contractual risk.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and program management to align material lead times, production schedules, and hardware deliveries with contract requirements and government acceptance criteria.
• Support negotiation and administration of subcontracts, purchase orders, and related agreements. Review supplier terms for warranties, quality, delivery, and applicable flow-down requirements.
• Coordinate engineering change proposals, contract modifications, and requests for equitable adjustment to secure authorization for scope changes and support cost recovery.
• Manage contractual requirements for government-furnished property, including accountability, reporting, and disposition. Support applicable priority-rated order and domestic sourcing requirements.
• Track contract funding, delivery milestones, and periods of performance. Coordinate milestone or progress payments with finance and program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience.
• Graduate degree and at least two years of relevant experience.
• At least eight years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in contracts.
• At least three years of experience in pricing.
• Experience managing contracts and practical knowledge of project management.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable supplements, including the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

Desired Skills

• Experience with contract ordering systems.
• Experience with cost pools.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.
• Occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Benefits

• B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full-time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Paid time off.
• B&A sponsored trainings and certifications.
• Pet insurance benefits.
• Commuter transit benefits.
• A free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
• B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
• Employee engagement, wellness, and assistance programs, including:
  • The B&A Cares program: wellness check-ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars.
  • A formal mentorship program.
  • Job shadowing and cross-training opportunities.
  • Brand Ambassador program.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources.
  • Monthly team-building events.
  • B&A Annual Wellness Challenges.