Contracts Administrator

ONWARD SEARCH; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Commuter Benefit

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

ONWARD SEARCH is partnering with a client to recruit a Contracts Administrator for an entry-level temporary role based in the United States. The position supports the contract lifecycle, including proposals and closeouts.

Responsibilities include negotiating terms, communicating with customers, monitoring obligations, and maintaining files. The role emphasizes organization and accuracy, with opportunities to gain industry experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• 1–3 years of industry experience in contract administration or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing contracts and subcontracts throughout their lifecycle, including proposal support and contract closeout.
• Contribute to proposal preparations, negotiate contract terms, and communicate with customers.
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Maintain organized contract files and track contractual commitments accurately.
• Support reporting activities, data management, and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Organization skills

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Salesforce knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

We're partnering with our client, a dynamic organization, to find a Contracts Administrator to support their team. This temporary role offers an exciting entry-level opportunity in contract management. The position is based in the US and is classified as Temp. If you're eager to develop your skills in contract administration and gain industry experience, this could be an ideal fit.

Contracts Administrator Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing contracts and subcontracts throughout their lifecycle, including proposal support and contract closeout.
• Contribute to proposal preparations, negotiate contract terms, and communicate with customers.
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Maintain organized contract files and track contractual commitments accurately.
• Support reporting activities, data management, and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Contracts Administrator Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration preferred.
• Entry-level experience in contract administration, business operations, or related fields.
• 1-3 years of industry experience is required.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; Salesforce knowledge is a plus.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.