Contracts Specialist

Contracts Specialist

Company Overview:

Gulf Copper LLC, a subsidiary of Davie Defense, is a leading Marine Repair and New Construction company based in Galveston, Texas, with more than 75 years of ship repair and fabrication experience on the Gulf Coast. Gulf Copper’s primary business is the repair and refurbishment of marine vessels, ship construction, and fabrication for transportation, government, and oil and gas markets.

Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Section 125 Plan (Pre-Tax Health/Dental Insurance Premium Deduction)
• Group Health & Dental Plan
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Holiday & Vacation Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Overview and Summary

The Contract Specialist will perform professional, administrative work to procure goods and services for the Arctic Security Cutter Program, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves managing the entire contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiating, and monitoring contract compliance

1. Administer contracts, including managing modifications, renewals, and terminations
2. Develop, prepare, and issue solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs), evaluate bids, and conduct negotiations to ensure best value.
3. Interpret and apply federal/state laws, policies, and procedures (including FAR) to all procurement actions.
4. Administer contracts, including managing modifications, renewals, and terminations.
5. Perform cost and price analysis, analyzing proposals to determine cost reasonableness and compliance
6. Monitor vendor performance, ensuring compliance with contract terms, schedules, and deliverables
7. Draft and revise document templates in compliance with company requirements.
8. Maintain accurate, comprehensive contract files and databases
9. Develop and maintain a professional network with business partners, colleagues and the supply base.
10. Provide leadership and mentoring within the commercial organization.

Required Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field.
2. Five (5) to ten (10) years of contract negotiation-related with government contracting procedures.
3. Experience with revenue and sales contracting are highly preferred.
4. Experience in related engineering discipline is preferred.
5. Knowledge of laws and regulations under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).

Working Conditions:

1. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment and be able to attend meetings at various sites within and away from the office.
2. Mobility to climb up and down stairs, as needed.
3. Strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
4. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, including the ability to look at a computer screen for at least eight hours each day.
5. Hearing and communicating in person and over the telephone.
6. Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and / or rainy weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

1. Office equipment, including telephone, scanner, computer, printer.

Special/Preferred Skills:

1. Highly organized with the ability to resolve complex issues.
2. Certified Professional in Contract Management (CPCM) or similar certification.
3. Experience with government procurement systems (e.g. SAM.gov).
4. Knowledge of ERP and procurement systems.
5. Strong team building and interpersonal skills.
6. Strong analytical skills with the ability to find and analyze data.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
8. Commitment to company values, policies and procedures and safety program.

* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [email protected].  If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: [email protected].