Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title :Contracts Specialist Reporting To: Director, Space & Defense Contracts Work Schedule: Hybrid - Buffalo, NYMoog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solvinginteresting technical challenges in a culture characterized by mutual respect and empowerment. Foryou, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction and a better quality of life both insideand outside of work.Our team in Space & Defense Group is looking for an intelligent, engaged, and personable candidate to join us as a Contracts Specialist . You will report to the Director, Space Contracts and will have a hybrid work schedule in East Aurora, NY. To be considered for the Contracts Specialist role, here's what you'll need to bring with you: - Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of contracts-related experience, or a Masters/JD with a minimum of 5 years of contracts-related experience.- Superior analytical skills and ability to work with very limited direction in an environment characterized by aggressive schedule and cost containment mandates.- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)- Contract negotiation experience including domestic and international contracts experience, negotiating terms and conditions.- Experience with Government (DOD, NASA, NOAA, etc.) and Commercial Direct Contracts- Strong working knowledge of Contract LawI t would be a benefit if you also had: - Experience working knowledge of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)- Experience with warranty claims- Experience with Government and customer-furnished equipment and material. As a Contracts Specialist, you will be responsible to: - Participate in all phases of contractual matters affecting programs.- Assume leadership responsibility for the timely preparation of required contractual documents, memorandums of agreement/understandings, long term agreements and/or teaming agreements in order to protect Moog's business and legal positions.- Write and review contracts, proposals, and long-term agreements.- Consult with Group or Corporate Legal Counsel- Review assigned contracts prior to award to assure that all technical requirements, prices, terms and conditions, and delivery agree with Moog's proposal, negotiated agreement, and division policies.- Interpretation of Federal Acquisition Regulations and agency regulations- Negotiate new contracts and change orders.- Communicate with internal and external customers in a timely manner.- Review contractual documentation for compliance to division policy and prior agreements.- Process milestone billings and facilitate CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, FFP (with economic adjustments), FFP (redetermination), FFP, Time and Material, Contracts- Collaborate with technical team on data rights documentation- Maintain excellent customer relations.- Work closely with empowered officials to obtain all export licenses and other necessary government authorizations required for exporting hardware, documentation, and technical services.- Review purchase orders with appropriate Moog disciplines to ensure that all contractual requirements are consistent with Moog's proposal.- Support business travel, up to 10%. How we care for you: - Comprehensive benefits package with day one enrollment- Flexible Planned Vacation- Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events and celebrations- Generous 401k contribution and match- Profit sharing for