at AAR in WOOD DALE, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Title: Defense Contracts Specialist
Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
Job Number: 15092
The Defense Contract Specialist is responsible for overseeing all contracts functions and agreements; pre-award, quoting, negotiations and post-award transactions relating to the processing of U.S. Government solicitations and awards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Review of all new RFQs and RFPs for terms and conditions prior to the processing of the vendor quote.
+ Receive quote from Product Line Administrator.
+ Electronically file bids to GOV buying commands.
+ Coordinate with GOV buying commands for amendments to solicitations, when required.
+ Coordinate with GOV buying commands regarding the issuance of contract modifications.
+ Maintain all open GOV quote folders.
+ Work cooperatively with other members of the Defense group to ensure the highest service level possible.
+ This includes actively participating in group meetings/project teams and consistently striving to improve the organization.
+ Ensure that department procedures are understood and followed.
+ All other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
+ Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Familiarity with Government regulations FAR & DFARS is preferred, but not required.
+ Foundational knowledge/awareness of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) supplementary rules and regs is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
+ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
+ The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
+ Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, PTO, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
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AAR is 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, disability or veteran status.