Senior Contract Specialist

Addison Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to coordinate the full procurement lifecycle in Washington, DC on-site. The role focuses on professional services, technology contracts, and complex purchasing agreements, with an emphasis on negotiation and compliance.

You will analyze proposals, monitor performance, and maintain records across procurement systems while partnering with internal stakeholders on high-value, time-sensitive initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or contract administration experience.
• Experience overseeing RFP and RFQ processes is required.
• Experience negotiating and administering complex contracts, incl. tech and professional services.
• Broad ERP systems experience is required.
• Strong Excel and Word skills are required.
• Experience with contract management software (PeopleSoft, Jaggaer a plus) is preferred.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, C.P.P.O., CFCM or similar) are a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational and PM skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the full procurement and contract lifecycle, including RFP/RFQ development, tracking, evaluation, and award support.
• Review, negotiate, and administer a high volume of contracts, focusing on professional services, technology, software, and complex purchasing agreements.
• Analyze supplier proposals, pricing and docs to assess reasonableness, compliance and value.
• Evaluate contract terms, identify risk areas, and support negotiations related to legal language, service expectations, amendments, and renewals.
• Monitor vendor and contract performance, document outcomes, and recommend improvements on pricing, service quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate contract records, supporting documents, and reporting in procurement/contract systems.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support high-profile, high-value, time-sensitive purchases.
• Prepare reports, metrics and analyses to assist planning, budgeting, sourcing strategies and oversight.
• Serve as SME for procurement workflows and help improve processes and internal customer service.
• Contribute to process improvements by recommending enhancements to procurement procedures and systems usage.

Skills

RFP/RFQ management

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Jaggaer

ERP systems

Job description

Position Title: Senior Contract Specialist

Location: Washington, DC (On-site)

Assignment type: Temp-to-permanent

Compensation: $35.00 - $40.00 / Hourly

Work Schedule: M-F 9-5

Benefits

• This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Job Description

• Coordinate and manage the full procurement and contract lifecycle, including Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quote (RFQ) development, tracking, evaluation, and award support.
• Review, negotiate, and administer a high volume of contracts, with a strong focus on professional services, technology, software, and complex purchasing agreements.
• Analyze supplier proposals, pricing, and supporting documentation to assess reasonableness, compliance, and overall value.
• Evaluate contract terms and conditions, identify risk areas, and support negotiations related to legal language, service expectations, amendments, and renewals.
• Monitor vendor and contract performance, document outcomes, and recommend improvements related to pricing, service quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate contract records, supporting documents, and reporting within procurement and contract management systems.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support high-profile, high-value, and time-sensitive purchasing initiatives.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and analysis to assist with planning, budgeting, sourcing strategies, and contract oversight.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for contract and procurement workflows, while helping improve processes and support internal customer service.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts by recommending enhancements to procurement procedures, systems usage, and overall operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or contract administration required.
• Strong experience managing RFP and RFQ processes required.
• Experience negotiating and administering complex contracts, including technology and professional services agreements, required.
• Broad ERP systems experience required.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required, including strong Excel and Word proficiency.
• Experience with contract management software strongly preferred; PeopleSoft and Jaggaer are a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, C.P.P.O., CFCM, or similar are a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and project management skills required.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.