Contract Specialist

CBRE Government & Defense Services • ,

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About The Position

The Contract Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and guidance of the contracts administration of assigned contracts in support of Facilities Management business units.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in a related field
• 2 years of thorough understanding and wide application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards in contract administration
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR, TINA and CAS
• Experience with FAR Part 36 construction contracting
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners/customers and interact with senior leadership of the Business Unit
• Ability to resolve highly complex issues, develop negotiating strategies and provide creative solutions
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong understanding of Government contract terms and conditions to include FAR and DFAR clauses
• Strong analytic skills
• Ability to research and understand new issues
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and complete work assignments within given deadlines
• Proactive, self-motivated, and energetic attitude
• Highly organized and results-oriented, demonstrating ownership and follow-through
• Team player mindset, willing to collaborate and go the extra mile to ensure tasks are completed on time
• Familiarity with central electronic repositories, such as SharePoint or OneDrive

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience
• Certification (CFCM and/or CPCM a plus)

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and conduct strategic and sensitive oral and written communications with government contracts and program management functions.
• Review contractual documents and proposals to ensure adherence to company policy, FAR, DFAR, government specifications, and requirements.
• Lead customer facing discussions and negotiations, demonstrating a strong acumen for customer relationship management in highly complex contract environments.
• Advise internal customers and management on contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
• Provide leadership in contract execution, anticipate and resolve problems, and ensure inter-group communication and cooperation. Assess issues, risks, and develop solutions.
• Responsible for compliance with all Government contract requirements, internal policies, and all Federal, State and applicable law.
• Assist in the preparation and review/approve TINA covered cost proposals and narratives for contract proposals and changes.
• Work closely with legal, functional counterparts and company leadership.
• Support special projects assigned by Director of Contracts, manage company data calls and coordinate responses to internal and external audits.

What This Job Offers

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