Contracts Specialist

SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success for our customers by blanketing the globe with multi orbit end to end satellite and technology solutions which provide reliable, secure, and high bandwidth connectivity.

The SES S&D Team, along with our customers and partners, will achieve success through integrity, honor, and commitment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Contracts Specialist to manage relationships, oversee performance, and ensure compliance with terms and deliverables. The role includes negotiating agreements, reviewing contract terms, handling amendments, and responding to inquiries.

Primary & Essential Accountabilities

• Administers and monitors contract performance on assigned government contracts with both direct and indirect customers
• Maintains relationships with US Government Contract Officers and / or contract / subcontract managers as key point of contacts for assigned contracts to ensure mutual understanding of terms, deliverables and expectations associated with agreements
• May assist with the negotiation and administration of agreements between the company / customers ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
• Responsible for reviewing contract solicitation terms, handling contract award confirmations, interpreting agreement terms and conditions and identifying potential issues, reviewing agreement amendments / modifications and incorporating changes
• Reviews contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, identifies risks and areas of concern on contract terms and conditions and provides contractual advice, guidance and support to the contract lead / program and operations managers
• Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions in a timely manner
• Conducts fulfillment of contract deliverables
• Proposal review and timely submission for customer requirements
• Reviews and analyzes moderately complex price proposals
• Negotiates standard terms and conditions
• Monitors contract performance and cost controls and ensures compliance with contract terms
• Prepares non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSA), Service Orders (SO) and other contractual agreements
• Under direction, prepares contractual documents, including the preparation of contract terms and conditions, and assembles contract documentation package
• Participates in management review of proposals / contracts and in the conduct of program reviews
• Must be flexible in the role and willing to adapt to varying demands in a fast-paced culture
• Supports, communicates, reinforces, and defends SES SD mission, values and culture

Secondary Accountabilities

Qualifications

The base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 + bonus + benefits.

SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. SES Space & Defense is committed to workplace diversity, equity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

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