Contract Specialist II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +8 more states.

📋 Description

• Acts as the primary contracts specialist for designated projects throughout their lifecycle.

• Develops, prepares, reviews, and manages agreements, including all related supporting documents and/or other memoranda, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and statutes.

• Delivers reviewed, edited, and 'ready-for-approval' contractual actions or other documentation for internal review and approval (e.g., Senior Contracts Manager review).

• Assists, engages, and/or serves as the main moderator in low-to-moderately complex contract negotiations with performers and/or customers, as assigned.

• Directs troubleshooting efforts to resolve contractual issues and escalates to management when necessary.

• Analyzes contract terms to identify potential risks and monitors compliance issues at the prime, performer, and sub-performer levels.

• Produces high-quality documentation, correspondence, and presentations to support various initiatives.

• Reviews supporting materials and agreement documents, conducts timely research, and shares findings with supervisors and/or team members as applicable.

• Creates high-quality documentation and correspondence.

• In collaboration with supervisors and the team, serves as a key liaison between the organization and performers/customers for the assigned workload.

• Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and thorough contract records to ensure adherence to contractual, reporting, and regulatory obligations.

• Contributes to presentations in support of various initiatives as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or another Advanced Degree in a relevant field of study, such as Business Administration.

• Over 3 years of federal contracting experience (in commercial/private sector and/or civil service).

• Direct experience in contract execution, procurement, or acquisition supporting a defense-centric contracting portfolio.

• Proficient knowledge and practical experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other pertinent regulations and guidelines.

• Experience in executing projects and contracts from inception to completion.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to express ideas clearly and effectively.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Competence in negotiating terms and resolving conflicts.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address arising challenges.

• High level of ethics and integrity to ensure compliance with terms and conditions and to protect sensitive information.

• Capability to manage multiple deadline-driven tasks and projects concurrently.

• Proactive in taking initiative and anticipating needs and issues before they arise.

• Ability to adapt to evolving circumstances, regulations, policies, and project requirements.

• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in contract documentation and management.

• Proficient with contract management software and tools, as well as general office software such as Microsoft Office Suite.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical and dental – the company covers 90% of premiums for individual and family coverage.

• Vision Insurance: Fully covered.

• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match up to 4%.

• Paid Time Off: Includes paid sick and safe leave, 10 federal holidays, a floating holiday + your birthday, and generous vacation.

• Other: Basic Life & AD&D policy paid by the company.

• Voluntary Life.

• Flexible and remote work structure.

• Wellness reimbursement plan and mental health support.

• Community sponsorships.

• Donation matching.

• Professional development allowance.