[Remote-Position] Government Contract Associate (Remote)
We're searching for a qualified Government Contract Associate! Whether you're in our Remote hub or working remotely, you'll be a core part of the team. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. You will be compensated with a competitive salary for your time and effort. Â Â Who we want:
Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.
Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
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What you will do:
The Government Contract Associate will develop and execute US Government Contracting strategies. In this role you will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders with the overall goal of simplifying the US Government sales process.
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Additional responsibilities:
Drive contract portfolio growth while utilizing direct and indirect channel methods leading to significant sales growth in the government market
Provide direct technical and administrative product support to the Government Account Managers (GAMs)
Serve as subject matter expert for StrykerÂs Government Contracting Portfolio
Develop acquisition strategies by assessing and identifying gaps in direct channel versus indirect channel contract portfolios; target items for direct/indirect contract additions
Research on-contract portfolio coverage by Business Unit (BU); conduct meetings with marketing, product managers, and business units regarding additional on-contract product coverage and product releases
Reduce duplication of on-contract product offerings between direct and indirect channels
Process appropriate contract compliance measures such as Country of Origin, Procedural Package, Open Market, and other legal language notifications
Ensure centralized legal coordination enabling standardization of key Government terms and conditions, limiting exposure to business and compliance risks; enable standardization of U.S. Government contracting approach
Assist Contract Managers and Team Leaders with Contract compliance sustainment such as: Country of Origin compliance, Quarterly VA SLA/IFF payments, satisfaction of negotiated terms & conditions, and other requirements leading to positive annual CPARs ratings
Develop standardized quoting templates ensuring identification of Government legal approved terms and conditions; standardizes pricing methodologies and product offerings by customer type
Coordinate with Enablement team to pull Global Item Master (GIM) data and ensure contract life cycle accuracy
Partner with Enablement and Data Intelligence to justify/standardize Government pricing and maintain appropriate ERP systems:Â Â SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, etc.
Process quarterly/reoccurring SLA/IFF rebate payments in partnership with Enablement; finalize contract compliance notifications; process cross-division Intercompany exchanges for rebate payments; maintain audit-ready Contract compliance filing system
Initiate Government Legal coordination on direct channel RFI/RFQ responses; assists team leaders on submission of major IDIQ and MSPV proposals
Draft contract addition requests, DLA ECAT loaders, and custom part number loaders to maximize on contract product offerings
Draft RFI and RFQ responses; ensure Contract Manager and Team Leader coordination on proposal drafts
Work with divisional partners (Marketing/Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance/Strategic Sales Organization) to develop and submit RFI/RFQ proposals
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What you need:
BachelorÂs degree or 6+ years of experience in addition to the below requirement required
4+ years of experience required
Proven experience working with and managing data and trends required
Strong Excel experience - highly preferred
Experience working with government contracts - preferred
Experience with sales contracts - preferred
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$83,000 - $176,800 salary plus bonus eligible + Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, 401k, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Program, Employee Stock Purchase Program). This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position based on current national data. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
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Travel Percentage: 30%
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Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer  M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractorÂs legal duty to furnish information.
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Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.
Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
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What you will do:
The Government Contract Associate will develop and execute US Government Contracting strategies. In this role you will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders with the overall goal of simplifying the US Government sales process.
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Additional responsibilities:
Drive contract portfolio growth while utilizing direct and indirect channel methods leading to significant sales growth in the government market
Provide direct technical and administrative product support to the Government Account Managers (GAMs)
Serve as subject matter expert for StrykerÂs Government Contracting Portfolio
Develop acquisition strategies by assessing and identifying gaps in direct channel versus indirect channel contract portfolios; target items for direct/indirect contract additions
Research on-contract portfolio coverage by Business Unit (BU); conduct meetings with marketing, product managers, and business units regarding additional on-contract product coverage and product releases
Reduce duplication of on-contract product offerings between direct and indirect channels
Process appropriate contract compliance measures such as Country of Origin, Procedural Package, Open Market, and other legal language notifications
Ensure centralized legal coordination enabling standardization of key Government terms and conditions, limiting exposure to business and compliance risks; enable standardization of U.S. Government contracting approach
Assist Contract Managers and Team Leaders with Contract compliance sustainment such as: Country of Origin compliance, Quarterly VA SLA/IFF payments, satisfaction of negotiated terms & conditions, and other requirements leading to positive annual CPARs ratings
Develop standardized quoting templates ensuring identification of Government legal approved terms and conditions; standardizes pricing methodologies and product offerings by customer type
Coordinate with Enablement team to pull Global Item Master (GIM) data and ensure contract life cycle accuracy
Partner with Enablement and Data Intelligence to justify/standardize Government pricing and maintain appropriate ERP systems:Â Â SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, etc.
Process quarterly/reoccurring SLA/IFF rebate payments in partnership with Enablement; finalize contract compliance notifications; process cross-division Intercompany exchanges for rebate payments; maintain audit-ready Contract compliance filing system
Initiate Government Legal coordination on direct channel RFI/RFQ responses; assists team leaders on submission of major IDIQ and MSPV proposals
Draft contract addition requests, DLA ECAT loaders, and custom part number loaders to maximize on contract product offerings
Draft RFI and RFQ responses; ensure Contract Manager and Team Leader coordination on proposal drafts
Work with divisional partners (Marketing/Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance/Strategic Sales Organization) to develop and submit RFI/RFQ proposals
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What you need:
BachelorÂs degree or 6+ years of experience in addition to the below requirement required
4+ years of experience required
Proven experience working with and managing data and trends required
Strong Excel experience - highly preferred
Experience working with government contracts - preferred
Experience with sales contracts - preferred
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$83,000 - $176,800 salary plus bonus eligible + Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, 401k, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Program, Employee Stock Purchase Program). This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position based on current national data. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
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Travel Percentage: 30%
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Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer  M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractorÂs legal duty to furnish information.
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 Apply Job! Ready for an Easy Start?This is a low-stress role with great rewards. If you're reliable and willing to learn, we want you. Apply now!
Apply Now