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Contract Specialist

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Salary: 
83 - 106K yearly
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree, 5 years Federal contracting experience, Experience with multiple contract types, Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, Strong negotiation and mediation skills.

Key responsabilities:

  • Manage contract lifecycle from proposal to closeout
  • Review contracts for risk and compliance
  • Interface with clients on contract matters
  • Work with internal teams on contractual issues
  • Draft, negotiate, and manage agreements
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Job description

Title: Contract Specialist

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-Time (3-Month Term)

Salary: $43.27/hr. - $55.29/hr.

Experience: 5 Years Federal Contracting Experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Date Updated: September 10, 2024

Description/Job Summary

Lindahl Reed seeks a Contract Specialist to provide a variety of contract administration functions throughout the contract lifecycle, from pre-proposal development through contract award to closeout, including review and negotiation of terms and conditions, modifications, and contract compliance. This position will also review and analyze solicitations for potential risks and suggested proposal strategies, including compliance with requirements and the recommended pricing approach.

Position Responsibilities

The Contracts Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Work with Business Development to review draft solicitations and identify risks, requirements, and insurance requirements before proposal/bid submission
  • Advise Leadership and departments on Federal Contract requirements and ensure contract documents are properly documented and set up within the Companies filing and ERP (Accounting and Contract) system.
  • Become the primary customer interface for the company in contract administration related matters. Manage Client and internal customer expectations, and complete required tasks to ensure proper contract execution.
  • Review contracts for matters involving risk, insurance coverage requirements, and operational issues that could create un-manageable and/or excessive risks that needs to manage
  • Draft, negotiate, track, and manage the business-related terms and conditions associated with subcontract Master Agreements...
  • Work with Practice leads, operational staff, its leadership, and the Director of Contracts, to identify contractual terms and conditions that are indifferent to the interests of the varying stakeholders to negotiate language that is acceptable to all parties.
  • Utilize ERP (Accounting and Contract System) and IT infrastructure to track the status of contracts and subcontract agreements in a manner that copies of contracts are available in real-time to extended stakeholders when needed.
  • For each new contract, identify and provide Operations and Accounting with contract flow-down, regulatory, and other contract compliance language. Ensure compliance with all FAR regulations, etc.…
  • Draft and review various legal Agreements.
  • Identify any regulatory reporting requirements that are associated with new contracts that undertakes and work with Operations and Accounting to ensure timely reporting.


Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

  • BA or BS degree.
  • 5 years of experience with government contract management, administration, negotiations, and proposal preparation.
  • Experience with all contract types, including Cost Plus, Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and Incentive fee.
  • Experience with reviewing terms and conditions and statements of work for areas of risk and risk mitigation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external clients through consistent communication and follow-up.
  • Working knowledge of Federal acquisition regulations (specifically the Federal Acquisition Regulation- FAR) and procurement and contract knowledge in applying governing terms and conditions.
  • Has strong negotiation and mediation skills assuming responsibility for explaining and justifying the Company’s position.
  • Ability to develop strategies to effectively deal with project and program contractual issues.
  • Ability to stay organized and manage time.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills, with previous exposure to diverse assignments.
  • Requires attention to detail, planning, and organizational abilities, as well as the developed ability to work in a changing and fast-paced, team-oriented environment, interpret and discuss technical information with others, and analyze and provide solutions to complex contractual issues.


Benefits

The following benefits are available to benefit-eligible employees:

  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Retirement Plan
  • Company paid Basic Life and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development


By applying for remote work, you are able to set up your own ergonomic work environment

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate may be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment with Lindahl Reed will be contingent upon the timely results of candidate’s reference/background check. This position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Lindahl Reed’s sole discretion.

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Negotiation
  • Social Skills
  • Time Management
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Organizational Skills

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