Contracts Specialist 5

Your Future at M.C. Dean

We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world's most critical infrastructure and facilities. This translates into fulfilling opportunities for employees driven to excel in a meaningful career. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join forces with more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Together, we transform the way complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained-enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

We are seeking a Contract Specialist 5 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

In this role, you will be responsible for end-end contract development, negotiation, administration, and compliance. You will help develop strategies, perform complex analysis, review terms and conditions, and propose fact-based decisions to ensure M.C. Dean interests are protected. You will also interact directly with customers and senior management; lead major efforts such as proposals from a contract's perspective, and coordinate activities with stakeholders. Activities and tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Leading pursuits from a contracts' perspective including interpreting, and providing guidance on solicitation, government and commercial regulations, and customer policies and procedures material to program teams.
• Assessing market trends, customer, and trade information to determine their impact apropos M.C. Dean business objectives to recommend appropriate contract vehicles.
• Preparing pre-negotiation audits and obtaining negotiation authorization in accordance with established procedures.
• Completing and maintaining contract data in the appropriate business system(s) e.g.: Salesforce, CMS and coordinating activities with internal and external stakeholders through to the closeout process to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Executing, approving, and maintaining documents such as Non-disclosure and Technical Assistance agreements.

Clearance/Citizen Type: Must be able to obtain TS/SCI

Position / Candidate Requirements:

• Education: Degree in business or a Related Discipline
• Bachelors' Degree and 8+ Years of Relevant Experience or
• Masters' Degree and 6++ Years of Relevant Experience

Required Experience:

• Requires a thorough understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations, agency supplemental regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards.
• 8+ years Federal Contracting or contracts administration. A background in finance, accounting, or business management is a plus.
• Experience in preparing cost and technical/business Management proposals.
• Familiarity/experience in construction and/or systems installation services contracts.
• Experience in government solicitations and background managing contracts.
• Understanding of labor requirements associated with federal contracts e.g.: SCA, Davis-Bacon Act, and associated requirements.
• Ability/willingness to travel 10-15%

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

All information in this job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature of work to be performed. It is not designed to be all inclusive or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications required of this position.

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.