Sr Specialist, Contracts
- Location
- Palm Bay, FL, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Contracts Job Code: 45576 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
Serves as contracts professional responsible for providing expert guidance and oversight across the full contract lifecycle on complex government, commercial and international contracts. Reports to Senior Manager or higher. Communicates within and outside of organization to explain and influence changes to policies, practices, or approaches. This position reports directly to Manager of Contracts and functions as a key business advisor, ensuring all contractual action aligning with corporate objective, regulatory requirements and risk management strategies. Will collaborate closely with Program Management, Legal, Finance and Supply Chain to ensure sound business decisions and compliant execution.
Essential Functions:
- The ability to perform advanced contract management activities including reviewing solicitations and preparing compliant proposals, leading contract negotiations and ensuring that all contractual documentation supports company and customer objectives. Responsibilities include interpreting contact terms, identifying and mitigating risks, managing contract modifications and advising internal teams on contractual rights and obligations.
- The candidate must possess a high degree of independence, professionalism, and technical expertise with the ability to operate in a fast-paced organization. This role requires a strong attention to detail, superior communication skills and the capacity to influence and inform senior-level decision making without direct supervisory responsibilities.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
- Management and leadership knowledge in Department of Defense Contracts. Extensive experience with a wide range of contract types and efforts, e.g. CPFF, FFP, IF, AF, etc. development, production, engineering services, commercial and non-commercial, etc.
- Negotiation experience with FAR Part 15 programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Government and Industry Contracting.
- Active security clearance but not required.
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Posted 5 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job