Contract Specialist
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-driven and proactive Contract Specialist to support the full contract lifecycle while ensuring strict compliance with applicable FAR, DFARS, GSA, and customer requirements. In this role, you will be responsible for managing contract documentation, identifying and mitigating contractual risks, and serving as a key point of communication for both internal and external stakeholders. By collaborating closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Project Management teams, you will help guarantee seamless contract execution from inception to closeout. Furthermore, the Contract Specialist plays a vital role in driving continuous organizational improvement. You will maintain accurate, audit-ready contract records, support ongoing process enhancements, and champion best practices that strengthen compliance, boost operational efficiency, and elevate customer satisfaction across the board.
Requirements
- Detail-driven and proactive approach to contract management.
- Understanding of FAR, DFARS, GSA, and customer requirements.
- Ability to manage contract documentation and identify/mitigate contractual risks.
- Strong communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience collaborating with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Project Management teams.
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate, audit-ready contract records.
- Experience in supporting process enhancements and championing best practices.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full contract lifecycle from initial proposal development and solicitation review through final contract closeout and record retention.
- Ensure strict adherence to applicable FAR, DFARS, GSA, customer, and company requirements across all contract awards, modifications, and related documents.
- Identify, assess, and actively mitigate contractual risks while interpreting complex terms and conditions to provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate internal reviews, approvals, and work order processing while serving as a key communication link with customers, government agencies, and internal teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, and Project Management).
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready contract records, develop Small Business Subcontracting Plans (SBSPs), and champion process enhancements to drive operational efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
