Contract Specialist CS8039

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Contract Specialist (CS8039) to join our team on a full-time contract basis. The Contract Specialist will support the development review negotiation execution and administration of contracts and agreements. This role will work closely with procurement legal finance operations and business teams to ensure contracts are accurate compliant cost-effective and aligned with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Manage contract activities throughout the full lifecycle from initial request and negotiation through execution renewal modification and closeout.

Review contract terms pricing deliverables milestones service requirements and performance obligations.

Coordinate with legal procurement finance and business stakeholders to resolve contractual issues.

Support negotiations with vendors suppliers clients contractors and service providers.

Monitor contract deadlines renewal dates deliverables obligations and compliance requirements.

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

Identify contractual risks inconsistencies and compliance concerns and escalate issues when appropriate.

Prepare contract summaries reports status updates and management documentation.

Track contract performance spending changes commitments and deliverables.

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

Coordinate contract approvals and ensure required signatures and supporting documentation are completed.

Support contract modifications extensions renewals and termination activities.

Communicate contractual requirements and obligations clearly to internal teams and external partners.

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

Support audits compliance reviews and contract-related inquiries.

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

Qualifications:

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

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

Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and commercial agreements.

Experience reviewing contracts statements of work pricing schedules vendor agreements and service arrangements.

Strong negotiation analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential contractual and financial information.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel.

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

Ability to manage multiple contracts deadlines stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.

Ability to interpret contractual requirements and communicate them effectively to stakeholders.

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

Contract management certifications such as CPCM CFCM CCCM or similar are preferred but not required.

Compensation & Contract Benefits

Annual Contract Rate: $80000 $105000 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 project and organizational 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 high-impact 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.