General Description
The Contracts and Procurement Specialist will support the management of federal government contracts, helping to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with the company’s operational goals. This position plays a key role in managing the full lifecycle of contracts, from proposal development and negotiation to administration, monitoring, and closeout. The role requires adaptability, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments and resolve issues quickly. In this role you will work with various types of contracts, including Cost Plus, Time and Materials (T&M), and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
How You Will Fulfill Your Mission
- Review, analyze, and interpret contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies.
- Support the lifecycle management of contracts, including negotiation, administration, modifications, and closeouts.
- Assist with preparing proposals and contract documentation for new and existing business opportunities.
- Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with scope, budget, and deadlines.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve contractual and regulatory issues efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
- Maintain contract files and databases, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of contract data
- Participate in audits and prepare reports for internal stakeholders and external agencies as needed.
The duties and responsibilities described in this position description in no way state or imply that these are the only duties performed. This position may require that additional duties and responsibilities be performed.
Why We Value You
- Adaptability & Learning: You thrive in changing environments and actively seek opportunities for growth.
- Time Management: You can manage multiple tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
- Cross-functional Teamwork: You collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across different functions.
- Conflict Management: You handle disagreements professionally, fostering positive relationships.
- Strategic Thinking: You align contract management efforts with broader organizational goals.
Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirement
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Familiarity with federal government contracts and compliance frameworks, such as FAR/DFAR.
- Knowledge of Cost Plus, Time and Materials (T&M), and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contracts
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualification
- Experience with Costpoint or other procurement systems
- Exposure to proposal development and cost estimation.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
- Work Environment: Work will mainly be performed in an office setting and occasionally with irregular hours.
- Travel: A low to moderate amount of travel away from office may be required.