Federal Contracts Specialist: Negotiation & Compliance

Adelphi Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TBWA in Chicago is seeking a Contract Specialist to manage all aspects of contract administration on assigned projects under a Contracts/Subcontracts Manager. You will develop and administer contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with federal government contracts, FAR/DFARS, and corporate policies.

Candidates should have 3+ years of federal contracts experience, a business degree, strong negotiating and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Review of proposals and contract requirements; analyze terms and conditions.
• Experience in administration of federal government contracts, or subcontracts, under a federal government prime contract and with knowledge of commercial subcontracts.
• Review and assist in the preparation of Statements of Work.
• Negotiating the terms and conditions of subcontracts; negotiating final prices with suppliers.
• Familiarity with all contract types including FFP, CPFF, and T&M.
• Candidate must be articulate with excellent communication, negotiation, people and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of contract administration on assigned projects.
• Support and/or perform development and administration of contracts and subcontracts.
• Ensure adherence to the federal government contract, overall business strategy and corporate policies.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and finalize prices.
• Review proposals and requirements and advise on contracting needs.
• Meet project deadlines and navigate ambiguity.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Federal government contracts

Contract administration

SOW preparation

Vendor management

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

TBWA in Chicago is seeking a Contract Specialist to manage all aspects of contract administration on assigned projects under a Contracts/Subcontracts Manager. You will develop and administer contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with federal government contracts, FAR/DFARS, and corporate policies.

Candidates should have 3+ years of federal contracts experience, a business degree, strong negotiating and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.