Contract Specialist

ASM Research

3d

About The Position

Assists in analyzing and preparing the negotiation and administration of
contracts or subcontracts. Researches and reviews specifications and needed
documentation in order process requests.

Responds timely to request for proposals (RFP) from government and prime
contractors.
Prepares or acquires all required forms (reps & certs, executive comp, COI,
W9) and correspondence.
Reviews solicitations and statements of work for contractual risks or areas
of concern, negotiates all terms and conditions for the resulting contracts
while identifying and mitigating contract risk.
Responsive to business development requests; assists with negotiating
contractual language in Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming
Agreements.
Reviews performance requirements ensuring contract is in accordance with
legal requirements and customer specifications.
Initiates internal documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance
with contractual specifications.
Assists in creation of Statement of Work (SOW) terms and conditions, gains
approvals from various internal customers.
Monitors company performance on routine contractual obligations.
Reads, analyzes, and interprets technical data into everyday language.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is desired in Contracts Management, Business, or Finance although a liberal arts degree in any discipline is acceptable or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1-2 years of work experience; experience in contracts management a plus.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to include strong editing and writing skills for subcontract formation.
• Ability to write subcontracts to other contractors against ASM prime contracts; must have a basic understanding of government contract sections to include schedules, performance work statements, and invoicing and payment.
• Strong negotiation skills with subcontractors to ensure ASM interests are protected.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR clause interpretation and research.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple, concurrent activities with short turn-around times with multiple internal and external customers.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Adobe.
• Enjoy working in a team environment as well as independently with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Small Business reporting knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge of federal and commercial contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in analyzing and preparing the negotiation and administration of contracts or subcontracts.
• Researches and reviews specifications and needed documentation in order process requests.
• Responds timely to request for proposals (RFP) from government and prime contractors.
• Prepares or acquires all required forms (reps & certs, executive comp, COI, W9) and correspondence.
• Reviews solicitations and statements of work for contractual risks or areas of concern, negotiates all terms and conditions for the resulting contracts while identifying and mitigating contract risk.
• Responsive to business development requests; assists with negotiating contractual language in Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements.
• Reviews performance requirements ensuring contract is in accordance with legal requirements and customer specifications.
• Initiates internal documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual specifications.
• Assists in creation of Statement of Work (SOW) terms and conditions, gains approvals from various internal customers.
• Monitors company performance on routine contractual obligations.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets technical data into everyday language.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level