Government Contract Specialist

EquipmentShare•St. Louis, MO

7d•Remote

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Government Contract Specialist EquipmentShare is searching for a Government Contract Specialist for our corporate office in Columbia, MO, to support our team as the department continues to grow. This is a remote opportunity.

Requirements

5+ years managing government purchase agreements lifecycle, including GSA compliance
Familiarity with commercial item/service contracts, federal supply schedules, multiple award schedules, firm fixed price contracts, IDIQ contracts, and common issues that may arise with these contract vehicles
Excellent internal and external negotiation skills. Must interface effectively with internal management and external customer representatives, including contracting officers and specialists
Possess strong research skills and the ability to apply critical thinking in your daily work
Be proactive in all aspects of your employment (e.g., learning company policies, seeking out information and POCs)
Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially for business correspondence and proposals
Maintain privileged and confidential information with utmost integrity

Nice To Haves

CPCM, CFCM, CCCM credentials preferred
DFARS and/or FAR knowledge and compliance experience highly preferred
Prior experience in statewide acquisition contracts preferred
Prior experience in the rental equipment industry preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain government purchasing agreement lifecycle (from sourcing to development, implementation, and administration of purchasing agreement)
Work with the Legal Department to provide guidance on contract interpretation and support legal and compliance for U.S. government (federal, state, and local) contracts
Advise management and business segments concerning terms and conditions, including applicability of and compliance with state and local statutes, regulations, and other policies and related requirements of state and local contracting entities
Research and initiate government contracting accounts at the federal, state and local level
Advise management and business segments concerning terms and conditions, including applicability of and compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other policies and related requirements of U.S. Government agencies such as the Department of Defense, GSA, and Department of Energy
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures applicable to contracting and contract management
Draft, negotiate, and redline teaming agreements, sales and purchase orders/contracts, prime contract and subcontract terms, amendments, small and individual subcontracting plans, and other related commercial and government contract documents
Primary point of contact for prime contract and project personnel and responsibility for all contract incoming and outgoing correspondence

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for full-time employees
401(k) and company match
Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays
Stocked break-room and full kitchen, chef prepared meals daily at Corporate HQ (breakfast and lunch).
State of the art onsite gym (Corporate HQ) with instructor led-courses/Gym stipend for remote employees
Seasonal and year round wellness challenges
Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, happy hours and more)
Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home.
Employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars and continued education