Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist Location: San Ramon, CA Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 6–9 months (may extend longer) Pay Rate: $50.00–$55.00 / Hour (USD) On‑Site Expectations: 1–4 times per month Equipment: Laptop will be issued 2 weeks after start. Supplier/personal‑issued laptop to be used until then via Citrix access. Any additional equipment is the responsibility of the supplier. Calls: To be made via MS Teams. Mileage: Can be expensed with prior approval if any travel to a location is outside the home office. Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary The Gas Operations Construction Services Work Execution organization is a team focused on supporting enterprise activities for Traffic Control, Paving, and Spoils. The Construction Services Work Execution team is seeking a Contract Specialist to support invoice validation. This is a hybrid role with on‑site expectations 1–4 times per month. The Contract Specialist will be a subject matter expert in Vendor Master Services Agreements (MSA) and use the MSA information as well as information from Salesforce to confirm that the client was charged accurately according to the contract and work performed in the field. The Contract Specialist will work as part of a collaborative team with a service approach to internal clients and external customers. A curious, respectful, and proactive continuous improvement mindset is a must. This is a temporary position with a likely duration of 6–9 months, though it may extend longer. Key Responsibilities Responsible for invoice validation and related communications with both vendors and internal customers associated with Construction Services activities. Regular use of Salesforce / Conga contract lifecycle management system to generate and manage work order documents. Regular use of SAP to review vendor invoice documents. Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure timely resolution of invoice issues relating to projects. Communicate effectively and build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as critical customer and vendor representatives. Develop and maintain documentation for policies and procedures, ensuring effective and sustainable controls are in place for compliance requirements. Ensure contract provisions are accurately reflected in billing calculation and in invoices. Proactively monitor and manage key contract milestones. Required Skills Office management, accounts payable, or finance experience Invoice management skills Excel and Word proficiency Attention to detail Ability to function well with a steady stream of work Data analysis skills (helpful) Preferred Skills Significant experience in accounting, business, contracts, purchasing, organizational management, or process/project management, particularly using Salesforce or other large systems Understanding of contractor safety requirements Comfortable and effective verbal, written, and multi‑channel communications to meet the needs of various audiences Experience and capability with Salesforce , Ariba, and SAP (invoicing / billing functions) Competency using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to deliver timely, accurate executive‑level presentation of information Detail oriented, to ensure high quality, timely, accurate work products and to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree in a job‑related discipline or equivalent experience Required Experience Four years of work experience in contract and/or project management, business/office management, finance, or other related field Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund Important Notes Local candidates to the Bay Area / San Ramon work location only. Mileage can be expensed with prior approval if any travel to a location is outside the home office. #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company