Government Contracts Specialist id-9375

May 23, 2025

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Under supervision in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, the Government Contract Specialist actively manages government regulation compliance, including the overall contracting process from formation through closeout.

• Develop, manage and continually improve government regulation compliance, including but not limited to compliance with FAR and DFARS flow downs from government contracts

• Administer and manage all completed contracts, including the accurate maintenance of all documents in the database

• Recognize and anticipate contractual issues and recommend solutions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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• Assist in building and maintaining a centralized database of contracts and monitoring performance obligations under such contracts

• Assist in the review and continual improvement of terms and conditions for MTI, customers and suppliers

• Assist in development, review and continual improvement of MTI FAR and DFARS flow downs for MTI Suppliers

• Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees regarding government compliance status.

• Track changes in FAR, DFARS, and CAS regulations and provide guidance on potential impact of these changes.

• Government compliance policy and practice to internal business teams.

• Assist with investigations and audits of FAR, DFARS, and CAS regulations applicable to MTI contracts

• Active involvement in MTI’s cybersecurity compliance

• Assist in developing policies and procedures to ensure MTI remains compliant with and anticipates changes to, all applicable government regulations, including by not limited to FAR, DFARS, and CAS

• Other government compliance duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 3 to 5 years of government contract experience in a high-productivity environment.

• Prior government contract management experience particularly in the manufacturing industry preferred.

• Experience at reading, updating and interpreting contract language.

• Excellent data management skills and proof-reading ability.

COMPETENCIES:

Deliver Results: Hold self-accountable, acting with urgency and resilience to deliver on commitments. Demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Goal Orientated: High level ambition and positive attitude about long term prospects for successfully addressing new and demanding challenges. Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential

Drive Operational Excellence: Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies, shows flexible during times of change, honest, mature, reliable and strong interpersonal skills

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