3-month Contracts Specialist position

The Consortium • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a three-month Contracts Specialist contract focused on drafting, negotiating, and executing a high volume of supplier agreements, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), SaaS agreements, order forms, and other purchase and services agreements. The role owns contracts from intake through execution, amendments, renewals, and completion, ensuring timely turnaround and compliance with established policies and approval frameworks.

The specialist applies procurement policies, standard templates, playbooks, and contracting guidance; works with Category Managers, Legal, suppliers, and other internal partners to resolve issues and finalize agreements; and assesses and implements contract modifications. The position manages multiple contracts in a fast-paced environment and requires sound judgment, clear communication, strong follow-through, and the ability to work independently with limited direction.

The role follows a hybrid schedule: Washington, D.C. office attendance Tuesday through Thursday, with work from home Monday and Friday.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of practical experience drafting and negotiating SOWs, MSAs, SaaS agreements, and supplier agreements.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to work independently and make sound contract decisions with limited direction.
• Proven ability to manage work quickly and follow contracts through to completion.
• Comfort working with established policies, guides, standard templates, playbooks, and approval frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial negotiation experience within established risk and approval frameworks.
• Strong follow-through, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a contract lifecycle or vendor management system.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting procurement or category management teams.
• Familiarity with technology and professional services contracting.
• Experience with Oracle or PeopleSoft vendor or contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and execute SOWs, MSAs, SaaS agreements, order forms, and other supplier purchase and services agreements.
• Own contracts from intake through execution, amendments, and completion, ensuring timely turnaround and policy compliance.
• Apply procurement policies, standard templates, playbooks, and contracting guidance to structure agreements.
• Partner with Category Managers, Legal, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and finalize agreements.
• Support amendments, renewals, extensions, and other modifications by assessing impacts and implementing updates.
• Manage multiple contracts simultaneously and meet aggressive turnaround timelines.
• Identify contractual risks and gaps, make sound decisions within established frameworks, and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, records, tracking, and status updates.
• Communicate contract terms and requirements clearly and professionally to suppliers and internal partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed