Contracts Specialist 5

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking a Contract Specialist 5 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

In this role, you will be responsible for end-end contract development, negotiation, administration, and compliance. You will help develop strategies, perform complex analysis, review terms and conditions, and propose fact-based decisions to ensure M.C. Dean interests are protected. You will also interact directly with customers and senior management; lead major efforts such as proposals from a contract's perspective, and coordinate activities with stakeholders. Activities and tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Leading pursuits from a contracts' perspective including interpreting, and providing guidance on solicitation, government and commercial regulations, and customer policies and procedures material to program teams.
• Assessing market trends, customer, and trade information to determine their impact apropos M.C. Dean business objectives to recommend appropriate contract vehicles.
• Preparing pre-negotiation audits and obtaining negotiation authorization in accordance with established procedures.
• Completing and maintaining contract data in the appropriate business system(s) e.g.: Salesforce, CMS and coordinating activities with internal and external stakeholders through to the closeout process to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Executing, approving, and maintaining documents such as Non-disclosure and Technical Assistance agreements.

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Position / Candidate Requirements:

• Education: Degree in business or a Related Discipline
• Bachelors' Degree and 8+ Years of Relevant Experience or
• Masters' Degree and 6+ Years of Relevant Experience

Required Experience:

• Requires a thorough understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations, agency supplemental regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards.
• 8+ years Federal Contracting or contracts administration. A background in finance, accounting, or business management is a plus.
• Experience in preparing cost and technical/business Management proposals.
• Familiarity/experience in construction and/or systems installation services contracts.
• Experience in government solicitations and background managing contracts.
• Understanding of labor requirements associated with federal contracts e.g.: SCA, Davis-Bacon Act, and associated requirements.
• Ability/willingness to travel 10-15%

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

All information in this job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature of work to be performed. It is not designed to be all inclusive or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications required of this position.

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.