Contract Specialist

Description

Job Summary

The Contract Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and guidance of the contracts administration of assigned contracts in support of Facilities Management business units.

Primary Job Functions

Description

1. Develop, review and conduct strategic and sensitive oral and written communications with government contracts and program management functions.
2. Review contractual documents and proposals to ensure adherence to company policy, FAR, DFAR, government specifications, and requirements
3. Lead customer facing discussions and negotiations, demonstrating a strong acumen for customer relationship management in highly complex contract environments
4. Advise internal customers and management on contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of contract terms and conditions
5. Provide leadership in contract execution, anticipate and resolve problems, and ensure inter-group communication and cooperation. Assess issues, risks, and develop solutions.
6. Responsible for compliance with all Government contract requirements, internal policies, and all Federal, State and applicable law
7. Assist in the preparation and review/approve TINA covered cost proposals and narratives for contract proposals and changes.
8. Work closely with legal, functional counterparts and company leadership.
9. Support special projects assigned by Director of Contracts, manage company data calls and coordinate responses to internal and external audits.

Education, Experience and Certification

Required/Preferred

Education Level

Description

Required

Bachelors Degree

Related field

Required/Preferred

Years of Experience

Description

Preferred

Required

Preferred

5 years

2 years

Thorough understanding and wide application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards in contract administration

Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR, TINA and CAS

Experience with FAR Part 36 construction contracting

Required/Preferred

License/Certification

Description

Preferred

Certification

CFCM and/or CPCM a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

· Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

· Ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners/customers and interact with senior leadership of the Business Unit

· Ability to resolve highly complex issues, develop negotiating strategies and provide creative solutions

· Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

· Strong understanding of Government contract terms and conditions to include FAR and DFAR clauses

· Strong analytic skills

· Ability to research and understand new issues

· Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

· Ability to multitask and complete work assignments within given deadlines

· Proactive, self-motivated, and energetic attitude

· Highly organized and results-oriented, demonstrating ownership and follow-through

· Team player mindset, willing to collaborate and go the extra mile to ensure tasks are completed on time

· Familiarity with central electronic repositories, such as SharePoint or OneDrive

Financial Responsibilities

• Determine if the role has the authority over budget or revenue. If so, you must describe in what manner in the description box.

Financial Responsibility

Description

No

n/a

People Management

Does this role have to manage other people? Complete time sheets, determine goals, etc

No

Travel Requirements

• What percentage of their role do they have to leave their base location? Base location is a specific office or home location. Up to 25%

Disclaimer

This description is not intended to be an "all inclusive" list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. Requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

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