Contracts Specialist

We have an outstanding Contract position for aContracts Specialistto join a leading Company located in the Jacksonville, FLsurrounding area.

US Citizenship is required.

Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

The Contracts Specialist is responsible for supporting legal contract management, document preparation, and analysis for multiple business lines under general supervision.

Responsibilities :

• Analyzes client and supplier contract terms to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies, and business unit procedures.

• Communicates contract policy and practice to internal business teams.

• Prepares, organizes, and maintains contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance.

• Drafts contractual instruments in accordance with prescribed templates and guidelines in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

• Reviews and provides feedback on proposals, contracts, and supplier agreements.

• Assists with coordinating contract compliance across multiple business units.

• Assists with reviewing and researching information for sales proposals.

• May negotiate contract terms with clients and/or provide related support to branch offices.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Hiring Criteria :

• Bachelor's degree in legal studies, business, or a related field.

• US Citizen; must be able to obtain a security clearance.

• A minimum of five (5) years of direct experience working with US Federal Government contracts in a contract administration capacity.

• Experience with state/local government is a plus.

• Must have knowledge and experience working with FAR, DFARS, and other relevant federal agency supplemental regulations.

• Experience with state/local government commercial practices is a plus.

• Must possess a thorough understanding of service contract principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, with experience demonstrating a broad application of these practices.

• Designation as CPCM, CFCM, FAC-C, or DAWIA equivalent is preferred.

• Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively, to handle multiple tasks, and to juggle competing priorities, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with vendors and Company staff.

• Shall be able to compose, read, comprehend, and interpret written materials of moderate to complex difficulty on procurement-related issues.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients.

• Ability to accurately perform in a fast, detail-oriented work environment.

• Ability to work independently in a telework environment, managing competing priorities.

• Excellent knowledge of contracting and procurement regulations, contracting laws, practices, principles, policies, standards, and regulations.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word ) , and other business tools used in the execution of contract management activities.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance