Contract Management Specialist (Associate or Experienced)

Contract Management Specialist (Associate or Experienced)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Contract Management Specialist (Associate or Experienced) to oversee government contracts activities in support of Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) programs in Tukwila, WA. 

The person in this role will work closely with program management, engineering, legal, and other supporting functions to ensure a balanced risk approach, and contract terms are understood and executable. This position will manage proposals and contract management/administration across the acquisition lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable with complex projects, has a strategic mindset, is energized by a fast-paced environment, and is a good communicator. You’ll have opportunities to help shape future business, deploy processes, support domestic/international business growth, and work directly with internal and external customers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies

• Collaborate cross-functionally to construct, submit and negotiate pricing proposals

• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies

• Research and provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues, advising stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation strategies

• Examine and understand cost structure estimates of labor, material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Interface with customers for correspondence, contractual changes, and contractual issues

• Investigate and resolve contractual matters by critically thinking, gathering detailed information, seeking innovative contracting techniques, and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher

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

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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3+ years of experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS)

• Experience in Request for Proposals (RFPs), proposals and contractual documents for contractual requirements and risks

• Experience with professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of internal and external customers

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range (Associate, Level 2): $72,250 - $97,750

Summary pay range (Experienced, Level 3): $83,300 - $112,700

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” a