Senior Contracts Specialist

ATCC•Manassas, VA

8d•$85,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

A global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, ATCC is hiring a remote Senior Contracts Specialist to negotiate and administer all aspects of contracts from proposal through close-out. Legal knowledge highly preferred. This role redlines and reviews agreements and amendments; and ensures contractual documents adhere to organizational policy and relevant contractual procedures. This position supports IT procurements and contracts including software, reseller, MSA, SLA and services, supporting IT sourcing, savings generation through actively managed negotiations, contract optimization, templating, and contract risk management to maintain procurement effectiveness and optimize IT capabilities. This is a remote position. Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years’ experience or equivalent experience.
Deep knowledge of IT contract law, procurement regulations, and industry standards.
Prior IT contracts and procurement experience.
Familiarity with contract terms, especially data security, SaaS/Cloud, Support and Maintenance, and SLAs.
Strong background in legal principles, contract law, and interpretation of contractual terms and risk (highly preferred).
Experience negotiating and administering contracts in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
Demonstrated expertise in contract documentation, amendments, and compliance review for adherence to requirements and master agreements.
Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, including formulas and data analysis for reporting and contract activity tracking.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage high-volume communications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in procurement and sourcing environments supporting contract negotiations and optimization.
Experience with IT procurements and contracts, including software, SaaS/Cloud, SLAs, and services.

Responsibilities

Administer complex agreements from proposal stage through close-out, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, reporting, and agreement closeout.
Negotiate complex agreement terms in accordance with organizational policy and regulation; review contractual documents to ensure adherence to policy and conformance to master agreements.
Prepare agreements, amendments, specifications, tests, and progress reports; review agreements for conformity to contract requirements.
Prepare, deliver, and present spreadsheets with formulas and data analysis; ensure timely processing of department reports and contract deliverables; generate reports on contract activity, as required.
Manage department communications, including inbox oversight; verify all aspects of agreements to ensure organizational conformance while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and responsiveness; provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff and participate in special projects.