Contract Specialist

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Contract Manager to assist in negotiating contracts and subcontracts, review specifications, and prepare required reps, certs, and forms. The role supports government and prime contracts and focuses on mitigating risk while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Candidates typically have a bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of contracts experience. Strong writing, negotiation, and knowledge of FAR/DFAR are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in contracts management, business, or finance preferred.
• 1–2 years of work experience; contracts management experience a plus.
• Excellent communication, editing and writing for subcontract formation.
• Ability to write subcontracts against ASM prime contracts; basic understanding of government contract sections.
• Strong negotiation with subcontractors to protect ASM interests.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR clauses.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Adobe.
• Team player; able to work independently.
• Knowledge of federal and commercial contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in negotiating contracts and subcontracts; review specs and documents.
• Respond to RFPs from government and prime contractors.
• Prepare reps & certs, executive comp, COI, W-9 and correspondence.
• Review solicitations and statements of work for risks; negotiate terms and mitigate risk.
• Assist with NDAs and Teaming Agreements; support business development.
• Ensure performance requirements align with legal and customer specs.
• Create SOW terms and obtain approvals.
• Monitor contract performance on routine obligations.
• Translate technical data into plain language.

Skills

Communication skills

Subcontract writing

Negotiation skills

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Excel

Word

Adobe

Team collaboration

Small business reporting

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe

Job description

Assists in analyzing and preparing the negotiation and administration of contracts or subcontracts. Researches and reviews specifications and needed documentation in order process requests.

• Responds timely to request for proposals (RFP) from government and prime contractors.

• Prepares or acquires all required forms (reps & certs, executive comp, COI, W9) and correspondence.

• Reviews solicitations and statements of work for contractual risks or areas of concern, negotiates all terms and conditions for the resulting contracts while identifying and mitigating contract risk.

• Responsive to business development requests; assists with negotiating contractual language in Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements.

• Reviews performance requirements ensuring contract is in accordance with legal requirements and customer specifications.

• Initiates internal documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual specifications.

• Assists in creation of Statement of Work (SOW) terms and conditions, gains approvals from various internal customers.

• Monitors company performance on routine contractual obligations.

• Reads, analyzes, and interprets technical data into everyday language.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is desired in Contracts Management, Business, or Finance although a liberal arts degree in any discipline is acceptable or equivalent relevant experience.

• 1-2 years of work experience; experience in contracts management a plus.

Other Job Specific Skills

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to include strong editing and writing skills for subcontract formation.

• Ability to write subcontracts to other contractors against ASM prime contracts; must have a basic understanding of government contract sections to include schedules, performance work statements, and invoicing and payment.

• Strong negotiation skills with subcontractors to ensure ASM interests are protected.

• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR clause interpretation and research.

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple, concurrent activities with short turn-around times with multiple internal and external customers.

• Proficient with Excel, Word, Adobe.

• Enjoy working in a team environment as well as independently with limited supervision.

• Small Business reporting knowledge a plus.

• Knowledge of federal and commercial contracts preferred.

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties" or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.