Senior Contract Specialist

KIHOMAC•Byron, GA

7d•$85,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

This role serves as the Senior Program Manager's principal integration lead for Purchasing, Data Management, and Property Management. The Senior Contract Specialist will provide cross-functional leadership to matrixed teams, driving enterprise-wide coordination, managing interdependencies, mitigating program risks, and ensuring compliance with contractual, schedule, and performance requirements. The position requires the ability to manage multiple contracts/tasks simultaneously, work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and operate independently across different geographical locations and disciplines. The role involves conducting research, approaching conflicts as a problem solver, and adapting to new and changing policies and processes. Key responsibilities include assisting with contract close-out activities, carrying out contract management functions (awards, modifications, funds/expenditure tracking, reporting), and subcontract functions (awards, modifications, flow down clauses, purchase request/order support). Negotiation with vendors/contractors and customers, preparation of awards and contract documents, and ensuring internal review processes are managed are also critical. Maintaining contract files, assisting with government business systems audits, and upholding integrity, ethics, and good judgment are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Contract Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field required
8+ years of experience required, to include previous experience in contract administration, procurement, or government contracting
Experience working with specific government agencies or contract types (e.g. fixed-price, cost‐reimbursement, time & materials, IDIQ etc.)
Experience with audits, compliance reviews, subcontract management
Strong interpersonal skills to include negotiating, analytical, and problem-solving with coworkers and company partners
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to draft, interpret, and negotiate contract language
Attention to detail: strong document review and record-keeping
Ability to manage multiple contracts / tasks simultaneously
Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and contract management tools/software
Must be a US citizen
Ability to obtain a security clearance required

Nice To Haves

Certification(s) in contract management (Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or equivalent preferred
Experience in logistics, supply chain, purchasing are a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the Senior Program Manager's principal integration lead for Purchasing, Data Management, and Property Management
Provide cross-functional leadership to matrixed teams, driving enterprise-wide coordination, managing interdependencies, mitigating program risks, and ensuring compliance with contractual, schedule, and performance requirements
Manage multiple contracts / tasks simultaneously
Work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Work independently and with others in different geographical locations across multiple disciplines
Conduct research independently in contracting and other related functional areas, and approach conflicts as a problem solver
Adapt to new and changing policies and processes
Assist with contract close-out activities to include coordination with KIHOMAC accounting, DCMA, DCAA, PCO
Carry out contract management functions to include awards, modifications, funds and expenditure tracking, and reporting
Carry out subcontract functions to include awards, modifications, flow down clauses, purchase request and purchase order support
Negotiate with vendors/contractors and customers when needed to reach favorable terms
Recommend and prepare of awards and contract documents
Ensure approvals and signatures are obtained; manage internal review processes (finance, executive)
Maintain contract files and documentation, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and auditable
Assist with Government business systems audits and self-assessments, reporting as required
Work with integrity, ethics, good judgement
Other duties as assigned