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This role is central to our growth strategy to ensure we win and execute DoD work the right way.\nThe ideal candidate has hands-on experience with federal acquisition processes, understands the DoD contracting lifecycle (FAR/DFARS), and can move fluidly between hunting new opportunities, writing compelling technical/cost proposals, and ensuring rigorous post-award compliance.\nPrinciple Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nBusiness Development & Opportunity Identification\nMonitor SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, DIBBS, agency forecasts, and other sources to identify relevant DoD contract opportunities (RFIs, RFPs, sources-sought notices, task orders), including opportunities with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) across relevant supply chains (e.g., DLA Weapons Support)\nBuild and maintain relationships with contracting officers, program office stakeholders, DLA points of contact, and prime/subcontractor partners\nAssess opportunity fit, capture strategy, and go/no-go recommendations in coordination with leadership \nProposal Development\nLead end-to-end proposal development: technical volumes, staffing plans, past performance narratives, and cost/price volumes\nCoordinate inputs from engineering and leadership to meet solicitation requirements\nEnsure proposals are compliant with RFP instructions (Section L/M), well-organized, and competitively positioned\nManage proposal schedules, color team reviews, and final submission logistics \nContract Administration & Compliance\nManage the full contract lifecycle: negotiation, award, modifications, options, and closeout\nEnsure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific supplements, as well as company policy\nMonitor contract funding, ceilings, period of performance, and deliverable schedules; flag risks (e.g., funding gaps, scope creep) proactively\nSupport subcontract management and teaming agreements where applicable\nMaintain contract files and documentation to support audits (e.g., DCAA, DCMA)\nCross-Functional Coordination\nPartner with Lead Engineers to align contractual obligations with technical execution\nAdvise leadership on contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ), risk exposure, and negotiation strategy\nSupport pricing strategy in coordination with finance/accounting \nAs an ideal candidate to join the AVTECH Global team, you will meet the following:\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Business, Contracts Management, Supply Chain, or related field (equivalent experience considered)\n5+ years of experience in DoD/federal government contracts management\nStrong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and DoD acquisition processes\nDemonstrated experience writing and managing competitive federal proposals\nExperience with contract types common to DoD work (IDIQ, FFP, CPFF, T&M)\nExcellent written communication skills - 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