Senior Contracts Administrator

Cherokee Federal•McLean, VA

About The Position

Manage the legal, financial, and operational risk of Cherokee Federal and its subsidiaries by drafting, reviewing, and assisting with negotiations on all Cherokee Federal contracts, as well as storing, maintaining, and administering the contracts after execution. Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Contracts Administrator : Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field
5 years of relevant contract drafting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be a detail-oriented self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills who can work with a minimum of supervision.
Must be proficient with various software applications such as MS Access, Word, and Excel.
Must possess the problem-solving skills and creativity necessary to define specific contractual requirements and reach mutual agreement between Cherokee Federal and counterparty.
Must be able to work on multiple projects concurrently and be able to prioritize assignments based on internal customer needs.
Must be able to maintain the highest level of professionalism, confidence, and integrity while directly dealing with all levels of internal customers, ranging from individual contributors to CEO.
Must be able to maintain the highest level of professionalism and integrity while dealing with a wide range of external customers.
Advanced negotiation and diplomacy skills are critical in dealing with external contacts.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Responsibilities

Drafts, reviews, and assists or leads negotiations on all standard and non-standard contracts that are required for Cherokee Federal business needs.
Prepares and maintains standard form contracts for recurring business needs.
Assists Purchasing in identifying the need and implementing master purchase or service agreements with strategic vendors.
Ensures all contract provisions are in compliance with internal policies and requirements.
Coordinates internal review by all affected parties and obtain internal and external signatures in accordance with company signature authority.
Coordinates review and preparation with outside legal counsel when necessary.
Maintains Cherokee Federal’s central library of all original contracts, related documentation, and correspondence, as well as Cherokee Federal’s contract database containing key contract elements.
Provides periodic reporting of contract activity, including notice of expiration, status of pending agreements, and compliance with insurance provisions.
Assists department heads and executives with contract interpretations and resolution as needed.
Assists on special projects as assigned.
Participates in making decisions regarding contract content.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.