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Senior Contracts Administrator

Location: Ladson/Summerville, SC

Department: Contracts

Requisition #: 4

Salary/Pay: SG4

Position Responsibilities
Administers award for contracts from customer organizations, and may support sub-contract administration activities. Assists in the creation and implementation of systems and processes associated with the management of contracts in accordance with sound business practices and Government requirements for defense contracting. Reviews contract proposals for pricing and estimating accuracy as well as develop and negotiate contract proposals and claims with customers.
The selected candidate will bring a results-driven attitude with a track record for successful outcomes and possess the experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Will be responsible for day-to-day operations of one or more programs and have the ability to perform a variety of complex tasks. The position will report to the Director of Contracts.

Position Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a Business related field, a MBA is desired. Must have minimum of 5 years experience managing contracts in a defense related environment. In lieu of degree a minimum of 7 years of in depth experience in a related field will be considered. U.S. Department of Education accredited high school diploma or equivalent required. A strong focus and discipline on process execution and process improvement is a must. Must be an experienced negotiator of US Government contracts and be conversant in understanding and applying the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its Defense supplements. Must be willing to apply for a security clearance.
Also requires experience working with governmental agencies. Require the ability to work with diverse groups including all levels of staff and management. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate objectives and develop strategies. Highly developed interpersonal skills are essential.

Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the military vehicle field a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Must be able to work weekends, overtime, holidays, and any shift if required. Position may require travel periodically.

Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Supports the Force Protection Industries overall aim and Systems aim.

As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Force Protection Industries, Inc. only employs individuals who prove their identity and legal authorization to work in the United States as required by that Act.

Force Protection Industries, Inc. performs contracts for the United States Government with security requirements and manufactures items regulated under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation. To comply with these U.S. Government requirements, all Force Protection Industries, Inc. employees must qualify as a "U.S. Person", defined as:

A) A U.S. citizen
B) A permanent resident alien possessing a valid Form I-550 ("Green Card")
C) A protected person as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

The United States Government restricts some positions at Force Protection Industries, Inc. to U.S. citizens.

Position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance with the Defense Security Service of the United States Government.

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ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE OUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION AND SUBMIT THE COMPLETED APPLICATION WITH THE RESUME. IF APPLYING FOR MORE THAN ONE POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH POSITION APPLIED FOR.

Force Protection looks for dedicated, highly skilled, intelligent individuals as it strives for excellence in the ballistic- and mine-protected vehicle manufacturing industry. The current period of rapid growth at Force Protection offers an exciting opportunity for the young and seasoned professional alike.

As a government contractor, Force Protection Industries, Inc. has many administrative and contractual responsibilities. To remain in compliance with Affirmative Action regulations, all applicants must be surveyed for their race and gender. For these reasons, we have adopted the following applicant policy statement.

Applications with resumes will be accepted ONLY when there is an open and/or listed position.
All applicants must specify the position(s) for which they are applying. Applicants may not indicate "any position."
All positions are listed with the South Carolina Employment Security Commission, www.sces.org and the Force Protection Industries, Inc. corporate Website www.forceprotectioninc.com.
Applications with resumes for an open and/or listed position will be accepted until the position is filled or closed. All applications received after the position has been filled will be considered inactive, but will be retained. No notification on the status of inactive resumes will be given.

Please submit applications with resumes electronically via your local South Carolina Employment Security Commission office or email to jobs@forceprotection.net. The application is available via the link below through our corporate website, www.forceprotectioninc.com. If an electronic method is unavailable, you may also mail or fax your application with resume to:

Force Protection Industries, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
9801 Highway 78 Building 1
Ladson, SC 29456
Fax: 843.266.0848

Click here to download a Pre-Employment Application

Force Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action participant. We encourage all qualified females, minorities, military veterans, Vietnam era veterans and the disabled to apply.

All applicants must be able to work weekends, overtime, holidays, and any shift if required. Some positions may require travel periodically.

Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Force Protection Industries, Inc. only employs individuals who prove their identity and legal authorization to work in the United States as required by that Act.

Force Protection Industries, Inc. performs contracts for the United States Government with security requirements and manufactures items regulated under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation. To comply with these U.S. Government requirements, all Force Protection Industries, Inc. employees must qualify as a "U.S. Person", defined as:

A) A U.S. citizen B) A permanent resident alien possessing a valid Form I-550 ("Green Card") C) A protected person as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

The United States Government restricts some positions at Force Protection Industries, Inc. to U.S. citizens. Position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance with the Defense Security Service of the United States Government.