Experienced International Contract Management Specialist USA - Hazelwood, MO

Experienced International Contract Management Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

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

This position supports a mix of Middle East, European, and Israeli customers and platforms including C-17, Apache, F-15, and B707 and KC-46 tankers for DCS International Defense business (acquisitions direct to foreign customers). 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 Contracts 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 Boeing Global Services (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, participation 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 drafting, negotiating, and executing complex contracts and subcontracts

• 3+ years of experience building, developing, and maintaining customer relationships

• 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 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

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $78,200 – $105,800

Language Requirements:

German

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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