Contract Specialist

RigUp, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp, Inc. is seeking an accomplished Contract Specialist III to support IT software contracting and procurement across terms, data privacy, cyber risk, and data review.

You will independently manage multi-stakeholder alignments while negotiating software, SaaS, cloud, licensing, and technology agreements throughout their full lifecycle. The role requires hands-on redlining and negotiation experience, coordination with Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity and Finance teams, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• 8+ years direct IT software contract redlining and negotiation experience.
• Proven track record leading complex technology contract negotiations from initiation to execution.
• Experience with software licensing, cloud contracting, and commercial terms.
• Strong multi-stakeholder negotiation and prioritization skills.
• Bachelor's degree required only for conversion to direct/permanent employment; not required for contractor status.

Responsibilities

• Direct IT software agreements across lifecycle, including requirements intake, redlining, commercial negotiation, execution, and post-execution governance.
• Negotiate and draft Master Agreements, SOWs, NDAs, POC/value agreements, and licensing renewals.
• Execute contract due diligence, issue spotting, confidentiality assessments, and license validations.
• Manage approximately 100 annual software renewal agreements for supported business units.
• Lead and coordinate RFPs and RFIs; liaise with Legal, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Finance, IT, and Software Asset Management stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate procurement, cybersecurity, and contractual risks while minimizing total cost of ownership.
• Resolve invoice and contract discrepancies in coordination with relevant internal teams.
• Maintain rigorous contract documentation and retention in adherence to corporate compliance policies.
• Utilize enterprise platforms and AI productivity tools, including SAP, Icertis, Microsoft Copilot, and Glean.

Skills

Software contracts

Contract negotiations

RFP/RFI workflows

Stakeholder alignment

Vendor management

Data privacy

Cyber risk

Licensing models

Tools

SAP

Icertis

Microsoft Copilot

Glean

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished Contract Specialist III to support Information Technology (IT) software contracting and procurement activities. Operating within an internal procurement organization alongside four contractors and three category managers, this role supports IT functions across contracting terms and conditions, data privacy, cyber risk, and data review. The position entails independently managing and prioritizing multi-stakeholder alignments while negotiating Tier 2 and below software, SaaS, cloud, licensing, and technology agreements throughout their full lifecycle.

Core Responsibilities

• Direct IT software agreements across the complete lifecycle, including requirements intake, review, redlining, commercial negotiation, execution, and post-execution governance.
• Negotiate and draft diverse technology contracts, including Master Agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Proof of Concept (POC) / Proof of Value agreements, and licensing renewals.
• Execute contract due diligence, issue spotting, confidentiality assessments, and license validations.
• Process vendor intake efficiently for proof of concept or value software evaluations to support rapid onsite implementation.
• Manage approximately 100 annual software renewal agreements for supported business units.
• Lead and coordinate Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Liaise with Legal, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Finance, IT, and Software Asset Management stakeholders to address usage requirements, commercial parameters, licensing compliance, and technical criteria.
• Identify and mitigate procurement, cybersecurity, and contractual risks while minimizing total cost of ownership.
• Resolve invoice and contract discrepancies in coordination with relevant internal teams.
• Maintain rigorous contract documentation and retention in adherence to corporate compliance policies.
• Utilize enterprise platforms and artificial intelligence productivity tools, including SAP, Icertis, Microsoft Copilot, and Glean.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of direct experience executing hands-on redlines and negotiations for IT software contracts (including Master Agreements, SOWs, NDAs, POCs, and software licensing).
• Proven track record leading complex technology contract negotiations from initiation through execution, beyond administrative coordination.
• In-depth expertise in software licensing models, cloud contracting, and technology commercial terms.
• Demonstrated capability to autonomously manage multiple agreements, annual renewals, RFP/RFI workflows, and conflicting priorities in a high-volume setting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and stakeholder-alignment capabilities.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• No TWIC card required.
• Educational Requirement: A bachelor's degree is required only for candidates seeking eventual conversion to direct/permanent employment; it is not required for contractor status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Procurement and contracting experience within the energy sector.
• Working proficiency with SAP and Icertis contract lifecycle management platforms.
• Advanced understanding of IT software commercial channels, including Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and value-added resellers.
• Experience utilizing AI workflow applications such as Microsoft Copilot and Glean.
• Contract Duration: 1-year contract with potential for extension or performance-based conversion
• Target Start Date: December 2, 2026 (target onboarding by December 1 to facilitate knowledge transfer and shadowing)
• Location: Houston, TX or Bartlesville, OK
• Interview Format: One 30-minute initial interview, potentially followed by a second-round evaluation; expedited interview scheduling upon submission