Job Title : Contract Specialist - Part Time
Location: Remote
Wage Range: 35-43 depending on years of experience, qualifications, and geographic location
Job Number: 24-01747

Job Description: Our client, a defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Contract Specialist (part time hours to start) to work remote from home to support their growing business. The Contract Specialist is responsible for the development, negotiation, execution, and management of contracts. This role ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Development: Draft, review, and revise contracts, ensuring clarity and compliance with legal standards.
Negotiation: Engage with vendors, clients, and internal teams to negotiate contract terms and conditions.
Compliance Monitoring: Ensure all contracts adhere to organizational policies and relevant regulations.
Documentation Management: Maintain organized records of all contracts and related documents.
Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with contract terms.
Collaboration: Work closely with legal, finance, and procurement teams to align contract strategies with organizational goals.
Reporting: Prepare and present reports on contract status, renewals, and compliance issues to management.
Training: Provide guidance and training to staff on contract management processes and best practices.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field.
Experience in contract management, procurement, or a related area.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
Familiarity with legal terminology and regulations.

Preferred Skills:

Certification in contract management (e.g., CPCM, CCM).
Proficiency in contract management software.

Working Conditions:

Typically office-based with potential for remote work.
May require occasional travel for meetings or training.

**This role is vital in ensuring that contracts are beneficial and legally sound, ultimately contributing to the organization's success.**

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.