Sr. Contracts Specialist

Who We Are: 

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 

• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer: 

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 

• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! 

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 

Summary  

CAE has an immediate opening for either a Level 2 or Level 3 Contract Administrator to join our team of qualified, and diverse contracts professionals. The position will be hybrid with a requirement of three days on-site in our new contemporary Tampa location just minutes from the Airport.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of DoD/Aerospace Contract Management with an in-depth knowledge of its interdependence with project management and the IPT team. 

• Manages large, complex DoD and/or International foreign military sales (FMS) contracts of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. 

• Utilizes strong working knowledge of appropriate regulations including specifically required knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements (e.g. DFARS) and other agency regulations and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). 

• Manages the contractual review of complex DoD/International solicitations, proposal development, contract change control process and overall contract management of multiple on-going DoD/Aerospace solicitations and programs. 

• Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results. 

• Communicates within and outside of the organization, which include customers. Communicates with leadership regarding matters of importance to the functional or business area. Will conduct briefings with leaders. 

• Conducts extensive investigation to understand root cause of problems. Problems span a wide range of difficult and unique issues across the function and/or business area. 

• Implements strategic goals established by leadership. Provides input into new products, processes, standards and/or operational plans that will have measurable impact on the achievement of overall function or business results. 

• Interface with key internal stakeholders and leadership to support contract negotiations in alignment with CAEs business objectives.  

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

 Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area obtained through advanced education combined with experience. 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. 

• Graduate Degree and minimum 10 years of prior related experience.  

• Clearance upon hiring, or achieve a clearance; ability to obtain a Secret clearance 

• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

Preferred Skills  

• 10+ years of DoD or Aerospace/Defense Contracts Experience 

• Experience in problem solving on your own through creative solutions by drawing from prior experience is preferred. 

• Must be detailed oriented. 

• Must possess excellent communications skills. Effectively communicate via formal letters complicated and sensitive subjects, possess proper email skills, and possess excellent verbal communication skills. 

• Must have experience and be able to manage complex projects or processes. 

• Must have experience leading a team/project in gathering comprehensive data from multiple disciplines and lead a team to address complex issues and concerns. Problems typically require consideration from multiple areas or specialties. 

Security Responsibilities  

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.   

•  Incumbent must be eligible, able to obtain and maintain a DoD Personal Security Clearance.  

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

Work Environment  

Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment. Candidate must be willing to tackle challenges and conduct research to solve problems.  

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.  

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