Senior Specialist, Contracts

Overview

The Senior Specialist, Contracts is responsible for cradle-to-grave management of assigned US Government contract requirements and financial deliverables. This role ensures compliance with US Government regulations and contract review procedures, supports vendor management processes, and contributes to proposal review and contract negotiations. The position also interacts with and supports other business departments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor contract performance on assigned government contracts with direct and indirect customers
• Serve as a key point of contact for US Government Contract Officers and/or contract/subcontract managers to ensure mutual understanding of terms, deliverables, and expectations
• Assist with negotiation and administration of agreements between the organization and customers, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
• Review contract solicitation terms, handle contract award confirmations, interpret agreement terms and conditions, and identify potential issues
• Review agreement amendments/modifications, incorporate changes, and ensure updated contractual documentation
• Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy and government specifications and requirements; identify risks and areas of concern; provide contractual advice, guidance, and support to contract leads/program and operations managers
• Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions in a timely manner
• Support fulfillment of contract deliverables
• Perform proposal review and support timely submission of customer requirements
• Review and analyze moderately complex price proposals
• Prepare non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSA), Service Orders (SO), and other contractual agreements
• Under direction, prepare contractual documents, including contract terms and conditions, and assemble contract documentation packages
• Participate in management review of proposals/contracts and conduct program reviews
• Provide support to the Contracts Department team during surge workload periods, including guidance to other contracts staff and completion of special projects as requested

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline and a minimum of 6 years of relatable work experience in contracts management
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and other related federal supplemental regulations
• Understanding of contract/Purchase Order terms and conditions and detailed knowledge of US Government contracting process, including GSA Multiple Award Schedules, Blanket Purchase Orders, sole source and competitive procurements
• Comprehensive knowledge of terms and conditions for different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ, etc.) and their proper use
• Detailed knowledge of source selection/evaluation processes, including cost and price analysis
• Knowledge of requirements for, and experience administering, government property
• Detailed knowledge of government contract administration duties, including subcontract flow downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, close-out, and records retention
• Detailed knowledge and thorough understanding of proper drafting, negotiation, and use of contracts, subcontracts, P.O.’s, teaming, and other forms of agreements
• Exceptional attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently; assess priorities; and strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated/proactive problem-solver with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Contract/agreement briefing, negotiation, and review experience
• Experience monitoring contracts/subcontracts of increasing complexity and value
• General computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership in the National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

Compensation & Benefits

• The final base salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the position’s location, the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Where applicable, the position may be eligible for an annual bonus.
• Benefits may include paid vacation, sick and personal leave; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k)-retirement plan; and other benefits.

Location

• Not specified in the provided job description.