Contract Specialist – CS1025

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to join our team on a full-time contract basis. The Contract Specialist will be responsible for supporting the development review negotiation execution and administration of contracts and agreements. This role will collaborate with procurement legal finance operations and business teams to ensure contracts are accurate compliant commercially sound and aligned with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Draft review and administer contracts agreements amendments statements of work and related documentation.

Coordinate the contract lifecycle from initial request and negotiation through execution renewal modification and closeout.

Review contract terms conditions pricing deliverables milestones and performance requirements for accuracy and completeness.

Collaborate with legal procurement finance and internal stakeholders to resolve contractual issues and requirements.

Support contract negotiations with vendors suppliers clients and service providers.

Monitor contract obligations renewal dates deliverables deadlines and compliance requirements.

Maintain accurate and organized contract records documentation correspondence and approval information.

Identify contractual risks inconsistencies and potential compliance issues and escalate them appropriately.

Prepare contract summaries reports status updates and management documentation.

Track contract performance spending changes and commitments against established requirements.

Assist with requests for proposals bids vendor agreements purchase agreements and other procurement-related contracts.

Coordinate contract approvals and ensure required signatures and documentation are obtained.

Support contract modifications extensions renewals and termination activities.

Communicate contract requirements and obligations to relevant internal teams and external parties.

Ensure contracts are processed in accordance with organizational policies procedures and applicable regulations.

Identify opportunities to improve contract administration processes controls documentation and workflow efficiency.

Provide support during audits compliance reviews and contract-related inquiries.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Contract Management Procurement Supply Chain Management Legal Studies or a related field.

3 years of experience in contract administration contract management procurement purchasing or a related discipline.

Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and commercial agreements.

Experience reviewing contractual terms statements of work pricing schedules and vendor agreements.

Strong negotiation analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

High level of attention to detail and accuracy when handling contractual and financial information.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel.

Experience with contract management systems procurement platforms or ERP systems is preferred.

Ability to manage multiple contracts deadlines stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.

Ability to interpret contractual requirements and communicate them clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of procurement policies regulatory requirements and contract compliance practices is a plus.

Professional certification such as CPCM CFCM CCCM or similar is preferred but not required.

Compensation & Contract Benefits

Annual Contract Rate: $75000 $100000 per year commensurate with experience qualifications and scope of responsibility.

Schedule: Full-time contract approximately 40 hours per week Monday through Friday.

Contract Duration: Initial contract assignment with potential for extension or renewal based on business needs and performance.

Work Arrangement: Remote or hybrid work options may be available depending on organizational and project requirements.

Professional Development: Opportunities for contract management training professional development workshops and certification support.

Career Growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in contract negotiation procurement vendor management compliance and strategic contract administration.

Collaborative Environment: Work closely with legal procurement finance operations and business leadership teams on a variety of contractual initiatives.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.