Contract Specialist

The F-35 Lightning II Program, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program, is the Department of Defense's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 program is the largest acquisition program in Department of Defense history and will bring cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future.

Job Description 

This Contract Specialist position supports cradle to grave contracting requirements for the F-35 program. This includes the design, development, procurement, operation, and maintenance of F-35 aircraft, F135 engines, and associated equipment. 

DUTIES:
• Negotiate contracts and perform contract administration with major defense contractors for the development, production, and sustainment of aircraft systems, propulsion systems, and sustainment/support systems.
• Provide acquisition planning; conduct cost/price proposal analysis; negotiate contract cost and terms/conditions, draft contract awards/modifications; and perform contract administration.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis, analyze methods used by contractors in preparing cost estimates, and determine the reasonableness of such methods.
• Perform analysis of procurement requests, research market trends and availability, and prepare Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and contract award documentation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance are required. The minimum educational requirement is a baccalaureate degree and an overall GPA of 2.95 or higher. Priority consideration may be given to those candidates with a cumulative GPA of a 3.45 or higher on all undergraduate work.