Contracts Specialist

Business Unit:

Cubic Defense

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.
We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.Job Details:

Job Summary:  Manages prime contract and related subcontract activities to ensure that all requirements and obligations are fulfilled. Tasks include coordinating and submitting proposals, and leading negotiations. Together with the Project Management Team, proactively anticipates, identifies, analyzes, and informs management of the financial, legal, and performance risks that can impact success. Provides critical thinking and strategic impact analysis of contractual elements in order to help lead team towards low-risk arrangements. Ensures Cubic continues to manage its contractual obligations (internal and external) and keeps management informed regarding performance under assigned Contracts/Subcontracts.  This position typically exercises discretionary and substantial decision-making authority under limited supervision and direction. This position is expected to be onsite, for a minimum of Nuvotronics' Core Business Days of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts contract and subcontract formation and administration activities on a wide range of contract types including firm fixed price, cost type, and time and material contracts for systems consisting of hardware, development, installation, and other support for both commercial and USG customers, from initial proposal through performance and including closeout.
• Primary point of contact for prime contract and project personnel and is responsible for all contract incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Monitors the status of all contract deliverables for compliance with contract requirements.
• Resolves issues regarding contractual performance, including claims, changes, and terminations.
• Coordinates submission and negotiation of contract proposals, including change orders.
• Responsible for project Change Management and coordination of contractual activities; collaborates with Project Manager to develop effective strategies and recommendations to management for resolution of contractual issues.
• Interacts with, confers, briefs, and makes recommendations to Management regarding the progress and impact of potential contract and subcontract-related activities on the project. Prepares contract and subcontract reviews and reports on issues.
• Drafts contractual agreements; edits terms and conditions and flow-down requirements to subcontracts based on prime contracts consistent with company Legal and Contract policies.
• Sets up and ensures completeness of contract files.
• Coordinates contract and subcontract requirements with all functional departments to ensure compliance.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Sr. Vice President and General Counsel.
• Observes all legal/ regulatory compliance requirements and practices for assigned responsibilities.
• Remains current on legal/regulatory updates affecting contracts and agreements including, but not limited to the FAR and DFARS.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance, if required.
• Four-year college degree preferably in a technical or business-related discipline. OR equivalent years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Eight (8)+ years of progressive experience in contracts management. 
• Demonstrated leadership ability in Contract Management for various types of contracts such as fixed price development, service agreements, hardware and software installation and maintenance agreements, etc. for both commercial and federal government customers, ranging in size from $1M to in excess of $10M. 
• Thorough knowledge of prime/subcontract formation and administration activities, and proven ability to effectively negotiate terms, conditions, and prices. 
• Ability to provide workable solutions to address a wide variety of contractual challenges. 
• Must be able to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines with minimal supervision, working extended hours, as required.
• Microsoft Office skills are imperative. 

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.

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Worker Type:

Employee