Contract Analyst

Our Shipyard History: The facility was initially established in 1916. It was one of the original nine emergency yards funded by the U.S. Maritime Commission during WWII, becoming one of the largest employers in Southern Alabama while producing Liberty Ships and T-2 Tankers for the war effort. Over the years the shipyard has employed thousands of people, including Jimmy Buffet, his dad JD Buffet, and Hank Williams Senior. Alabama Shipyard is a fully equipped facility and a fundamental part of Mobile’s history. Our team is dedicated to upholding Mobile's longstanding tradition of first-class service on the Gulf Coast. 

What we Offer:

• Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
• 401K with a match
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holiday schedule
• Company-paid Life, STD, and LTD Insurance coverage

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Interprets contractual requirements, collaborates with internal departments on contractual amendments, and negotiates contract terms and conditions with Company’s suppliers and subcontractors.

Essential job duties include:

• Prepare, review and negotiate supplier/subcontractor contracts
• Document contract negotiations and prepare final contract packages for execution
• Participate in the formulation, development, implementation, and revision of the Company’s supplier/subcontractor terms & conditions and other contract forms
• FAR/DFARS knowledge as they relate to supplier/subcontractor agreements for government projects
• Research regulation requirements and changes as related to Government project requirements
• Develop and critically review policies and procedures related to area of responsibility and ensure implementation of these policies and procedures, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
• Maintain compliance with Company policies and procedures

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Commercial and/or government contracts experience or other related areas, which result in the required knowledge, skills and abilities with at least two (2) years of relevant experience
• Paralegal degree/certification with corporate law experience
• Associates degree or high preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with others
• Able to work without supervision and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Maritime experience as a contract analyst, or in a closely related field
• Must be able to understand the technicalities, including language, of contractual agreements, and have good negotiation skills
• Proficient negotiation, analytical skills and attention to details
• Proficient in contract review and redlining

Alabama Shipyard is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Respondents who do not have/meet the minimum position requirements will not be considered.

EOE/Drug-Free Workplace