Contract Specialist

Assists in analyzing and preparing the negotiation and administration of contracts or subcontracts. Researches and reviews specifications and needed documentation in order process requests.

• Responds timely to request for proposals (RFP) from government and prime contractors. 
• Prepares or acquires all required forms (reps & certs, executive comp, COI, W9) and correspondence.
• Reviews solicitations and statements of work for contractual risks or areas of concern, negotiates all terms and conditions for the resulting contracts while identifying and mitigating contract risk.
• Responsive to business development requests; assists with negotiating contractual language in Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements.
• Reviews performance requirements ensuring contract is in accordance with legal requirements and customer specifications.
• Initiates internal documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual specifications.
• Assists in creation of Statement of Work (SOW) terms and conditions, gains approvals from various internal customers.
• Monitors company performance on routine contractual obligations.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets technical data into everyday language.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is desired in Contracts Management, Business, or Finance although a liberal arts degree in any discipline is acceptable or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1-2 years of work experience; experience in contracts management a plus.

Other Job Specific Skills

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to include strong editing and writing skills for subcontract formation.
• Ability to write subcontracts to other contractors against ASM prime contracts; must have a basic understanding of government contract sections to include schedules, performance work statements, and invoicing and payment.
• Strong negotiation skills with subcontractors to ensure ASM interests are protected.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR clause interpretation and research.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple, concurrent activities with short turn-around times with multiple internal and external customers.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Adobe.
• Enjoy working in a team environment as well as independently with limited supervision.
• Small Business reporting knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge of federal and commercial contracts preferred.