Associate International Contract Management Specialist - International Direct Commercial Sales

Associate International Contract Management Specialist - International Direct Commercial Sales

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000419333

Date Posted:

2024-03-26

Location:

USA - Hazelwood, MO

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Associate International Contract Management Specialist to join the International Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) team in Hazelwood, MO

This position primarily supports the international operating entities of Boeing Defense Australia (BDA) and Boeing Defence United Kingdom (BDUK) for DCS International Defense business (acquisitions direct to foreign customers) but may support other customers as-needed.  Common platforms supported are P-8, E-7, and F/A-18 but other platforms may be supported as well on an as-needed basis.  As part of the International DCS Contracts team, this position is focused and aligned to our current and growing global customers and aligned across the Boeing sites. This is an exciting opportunity as we support and help drive international defense growth.

This Contracts position will partner with the Program Managers, Global Sales & Marketing, and Estimating from pre-proposal activities to proposal and contract development for the full acquisition process to award and continuing throughout the contract execution and delivery. The role will also be required to address areas such as Tax, Treasury, Insurance, Law, and Export Compliance throughout the preparation, review and approval process. A successful candidate will research and effectively solve problems, effectively collaborate and lead acquisition teams, develop negotiation positions, and ensure proper hand-offs with the execution team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support acquisition and execution of Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) and Boeing Global Services (BGS) DCS Contracts

• Support of requirements definition planning, organizing, development, and submittal of proposals and subsequent negotiation and administration

• Develop relationships with internal and external customers and ensure engagement with requirements development

• Execute daily tasks as part of a team that is not physically located together

• Work closely with One Boeing International Process (OBIP) for the applicable regions

• Coordinate with various internal functions (including, but not limited to Estimating & Pricing, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Financial Controls, Program Management, Global Sales and Marketing, etc.)

• Develop Proposal Plan of Action, coordinate and facilitate functional inputs, develop proposals, negotiate, participation in gate reviews, request proposal reviews

• Execute contract award and post award activities (e.g. placement of financial assurances, invoicing, warranty claims, etc.)

• Provide flexible hour support as needed to accommodate various time zones and ensure seamless assistance and collaboration across global teams

• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support major acquisition/negotiations or program meetings

This position is hybrid. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.  

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher

• Willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed

• 1+ years of experience drafting, negotiating, and executing complex contracts and subcontracts

• 1+ years of experience building, developing, and maintaining customer relationships

• 1+ years of experience in business related function (including but not limited to: Finance, Contracts, Estimating, Procurement Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Supplier Management, Marketing & Sales)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively across functions

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and able to multi-task and manage expectations

• Experience adapting to changes in schedules and priorities, solving problems, and generating alternative solutions

• Experience using critical t