Contract Specialist – Leading Solutions HQ, Kissimmee, FL
Responsible for preparing, negotiating and recording business contracts on behalf of their employer. Responsible for managing the entire contract lifecycle for a company with focus on Government contracting.
Specific tasks include:
- Negotiate contract agreements for products and services.
- Assess contractor performance to identify the need for amendments of existing contracts.
- Prepare and edit contracts between the company and potential or current clients.
- Craft, evaluate, negotiate and execute a wide variety of different contracts covering a range of transactions.
- Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts.
- Using existing or modified templates – update, prepare and support negotiations of Master Service Agreements, NDAs, teaming agreements, and subcontracts in support of business partnerships, vendors, subcontractors, and purchase agreements/contracts.
- Support the renewal process for various GWAC, IDIQ, BPA schedules, task orders and single award contracts, including annual extensions and option year exercises.
- Thoroughly review contract drafts, propose changes, and facilitate discussions for mutual agreement.
- Escalate and resolve contract issues, coordinating discussions among involved parties.
- Engage in direct negotiations with clients, vendors, or partners to establish favorable terms.
- Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress.
- Coordinate signature collection from all relevant parties involved in the contract.
- Communicate and present information to external and internal stakeholders about all contract-related matters.
- Monitor contract dates and set up reminders to ensure timely action on renewals or terminations.
- Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the company itself.
- Review contracts for legal and policy compliance, monitoring and enforcing contractual obligations.
- Optimize contract language in the company’s best interest.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a bachelor’s in business administration or related degree such as business law, acquisition, or finance.
- Must possess 3 years of proven experience as a contract specialist, manager or administrator working with federal contractors and contracts.
- Must possess a deep understanding of federal contracting business landscape combined with an ability to adapt rapidly to new requirements and evolving company demands.
- Possess proficiency in Government contracting or contract law.
- Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers, and external partners.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Possess good research and analysis skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound skills in written and oral communication.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must be able to pass a Federal background check.
Leading Solutions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law.
Leading Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in Kissimmee, Florida. The Company provides professional, technical, administrative, and healthcare services to Government and commercial clients. Leading Solutions customer- centric foundation ensures that our leadership and employees meet customer challenges and build trusting partnerships that lay the groundwork for success.