Remote Contract Specialist – Lifecycle & Negotiations

Stella Contracting, Inc; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work options

Professional development opportunities

Certification support

Job summary

Stella Contracting, Inc seeks an experienced Contract Specialist to support development, review, negotiation, execution, and administration of contracts on a full-time basis.

The role collaborates with procurement, legal, finance, operations, and business teams to ensure contracts are accurate, compliant, and cost-effective, managing the full lifecycle from initial request through closeout. Remote or hybrid work options may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent.
• 3+ years of professional contract administration/management experience.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and commercial agreements.
• Experience reviewing contracts, pricing schedules, vendor agreements, and service arrangements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and administer contracts, amendments, statements of work, and related documentation.
• Manage contract activities throughout the full lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
• Review terms, pricing, deliverables, milestones, service requirements, and performance obligations.
• Coordinate with legal, procurement, finance, and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Support negotiations with vendors, clients, and service providers.
• Monitor deadlines, renewal dates, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract records and approvals.
• Identify risks and compliance concerns and elevate as needed.
• Prepare contract summaries, reports, and status updates.
• Track performance, spending, changes, and deliverables.
• Assist with RFPs, bids, vendor agreements, and procurement documents.
• Coordinate contract approvals and signatures.
• Support modifications, extensions, renewals, and terminations.
• Communicate contractual requirements clearly to internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure contracts align with policies and regulations.
• Support audits and compliance reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and workflow.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Contract management systems

ERP platforms

Job description

Stella Contracting, Inc seeks an experienced Contract Specialist to support development, review, negotiation, execution, and administration of contracts on a full-time basis.

The role collaborates with procurement, legal, finance, operations, and business teams to ensure contracts are accurate, compliant, and cost-effective, managing the full lifecycle from initial request through closeout. Remote or hybrid work options may be available.