Experienced International Contract Management Specialist

Experienced International Contract Management Specialist

The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Experienced International Contract Management Specialist to join the International Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) team in Oklahoma City, OK or Hazelwood, MO.

This position supports the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Final Life Extension Program (FLEP) and upcoming NATO AWACS Contractor Logistics Sustainment (CLS) programs as part of the DCS International Defense business (acquisitions direct to foreign customers). The support to the FLEP program (which is aligned to Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS)) will be primarily execution-related including letter execution and cash management but will also include some proposal development work. The support to the NATO AWACS CLS program (which is aligned to Boeing Global Services (BGS)), will require proposal leadership experience including Proposal Plan of Action (PPOA) development, contract terms development, proposal development and negotiation experience. As part of the International DCS Contracts team, this position is focused and aligned to our current and growing global customers and aligned across the Boeing sites. This is an exciting opportunity as we support and help drive international defense growth.

This position will partner with the Regional/Program Directors, Global Sales and Marketing, and Project Managers from pre-proposal activities to proposal and contract development for the full acquisition process to award and continuing throughout the contract execution and delivery. The role will also be required to address areas such as Tax, Treasury, Insurance, Law, and Export Compliance throughout the preparation, review and approval process. A successful candidate will research and effectively solve problems, effectively collaborate and lead acquisition teams, develop negotiation positions, and ensure proper hand-offs with the execution team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support acquisition and execution of Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) and BGS DCS Contracts
• Support of requirements definition planning, organizing, development, and submittal of proposals and subsequent negotiation and administration
• Develop relationships with internal and external customers and ensure engagement with requirements development
• Execute daily tasks as part of a team that is not physically located together
• Work closely with One Boeing International Process (OBIP) for the applicable regions
• Coordinate with various internal functions (including, but not limited to Estimating and Pricing, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Financial Controls, Program Management, Global Sales and Marketing, etc.)
• Develop Proposal Plan of Action, coordinate and facilitate functional inputs, develop proposals, negotiate, participate in gate reviews, request proposal reviews
• Execute contract award and post award activities (e.g. placement of financial assurances, invoicing, warranty claims, etc.)
• Provide flexible hour support as needed to accommodate various time zones and ensure seamless assistance and collaboration across global teams

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• 3+ years of experience building, developing, and maintaining customer relationships
• 3+ years of experience drafting, negotiating, and executing complex contracts and subcontracts
• 3+ years of experience in business related function (including but not limited to: Finance, Contracts, Estimating, Procurement Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Supplier Management, Marketing & Sales)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience working with commercial and international contracts
• Experience working independently and as part of a team
• Experience coordinating and communicating effectively across functions
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and able to multi-task and manage expectations
• Experience adapting to changes in schedules and priorities, solving problems, and generating alternative solutions
• Experience using critical thinking, time management, problem solving, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills