Establishing successful working relationships with customers via email, telephone, and in-person, when appropriate and an ability to act as an agent of change by identifying areas for process improvement and providing recommendations for implementation. Collaborating effectively with the program team (finance, supply chain, quality & mission assurance, legal, pricing, and compliance) to recommend and complete actions to ensure successful program performance and advise management of contractual rights and obligations. Proposal preparation will include: examining proposal requirements and estimates, preparing bids, analyzing terms and conditions to evaluate risk, accuracy, and completeness to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Contract administration includes processing contractual documentation and reports, advising management of contractual rights and obligations, compilation and analyses of data, and maintenance of historical information. Facilitate proper shipment, billing, and payment collection for deliveries, interfacing with DCMA as required. Preparation of weekly/monthly reports and maintenance of the contracts and accounting databases. Daily interaction with customer representatives is expected. Leading solicitation and RFP review/analysis, proposal preparation, signoff coordination, evaluate estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of contracts related experience - OR - Master's degree with a 6+ years of contracts related experience Must have ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (secret) Must be a U.S. Citizen Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS Experienced working REAs and UCAs Active U.S. Government Secret clearance that has been adjudicated within the previous 5 years Experience working with commercial partners in the defense industry Experience working with the government as a prime contractor or subcontractor to prime customer Industry experience with the Navy or other Maritime experience