Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist

The Paragon Contract Specialist is responsible for administration of contracts of various types to support engineering services and programs. This position has a high degree of independence and will work under the general direction and review of the Contracts & Compliance Manager.

Responsibilities :

• Serve as the focal point for formal communications between internal and external customers
• Maintain close professional relationships with internal customers
• Ensuring all communication with external customers is concise
• Conduct thorough review and analysis of contract terms and conditions
• Provide contract briefs, negotiate new and renewal contracts and contract changes
• Work with legal counsel in the development and drafting of contractual terms and conditions teaming agreements non disclosure agreements and other legal agreements
• Attended to internal and external contract progress review meetings
• Periodic inner internal and external reporting of contractual performance and issues
• Assist with company compliance to export control, ITAR and controlled goods regulations
• Responsible for contracting activities and assisting others with contracting activities including planning, developing, writing, issuing, tracking, and maintaining all contract related documents and records
• Collects data on subcontractors' past performance and documents subcontractors' performance on current contracts.
• Ensures contract and regulatory compliance
• Acts as liaison with other departments, subcontractors, and government agencies, as required
• Responsible for interpreting regulations and policies, developing and implementing procedures
• Monitors contract-related schedules and budgets and tracks expenditures, progress payments, and invoices
• Prepare appropriate documentation for the exercise of options, prepare Modifications and assist in the resolution and documentation of performance issues and problems, including letters and correspondence
• Reviews regulatory publications to stay informed of current regulations and trends

Minimum Qualifications :

Other required qualifications include :

Who We Are :

As Paragon celebrates 32 years of providing award-winning life support and thermal control solutions for extreme environments, we've recognized that it is our employees that keep our business thriving. By any measure, Paragon Space Development is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our goal is to hire the best and allow you to do the work that you enjoy! We are interested in developing individuals who enjoy a challenge and like working on a variety of projects in a fast paced environment. We are committed to our employees and providing an inclusive work atmosphere that allows our talent to grow both personally and professionally.