Contracts Specialist

We have an outstanding Contract position for aContracts Specialist to join a leading Company located in the Jacksonville, FL surrounding area.

** US Citizenship is required.*
* ** Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.*
* The Contracts Specialist is responsible for supporting legal contract management, document preparation, and analysis for multiple business lines under general supervision.

Responsibilities  :

+  Analyzes client and supplier contract terms to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies, and business unit procedures.

+  Communicates contract policy and practice to internal business teams.

+  Prepares, organizes, and maintains contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance.

+  Drafts contractual instruments in accordance with prescribed templates and guidelines  in accordance with  company policy and applicable laws.

+  Reviews and provides feedback on proposals, contracts, and supplier agreements.

+  Assists with coordinating contract compliance across multiple business units.

+  Assists with reviewing and researching information for sales proposals.

+  May negotiate contract terms with clients and/or provide related support to branch offices.

+  Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Hiring Criteria  :

+  Bachelor's degree in legal studies, business, or a related field.  

+  US Citizen; must be able to obtain a security clearance.

+  A minimum of five (5) years of direct experience working with US Federal Government contracts in a contract administration capacity.  

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Experience with state/local government is a plus.

+  Must have knowledge and experience working with FAR, DFARS, and other relevant federal agency supplemental regulations.  

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Experience with state/local government commercial practices is a plus.

+  Must possess a thorough understanding of service contract principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, with experience demonstrating a broad application of these practices.

+  Designation as CPCM, CFCM, FAC-C, or DAWIA equivalent is preferred.

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Competencies:

+  Ability to communicate effectively, to handle multiple tasks, and to juggle competing priorities, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with vendors and Company staff.

+  Shall be able to compose, read, comprehend, and interpret written materials of moderate to complex difficulty on procurement-related issues.

+  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients.

+  Ability to accurately perform in a fast, detail-oriented work environment.

+  Ability to work independently in a telework environment, managing competing priorities.

+  Excellent knowledge of contracting and procurement regulations, contracting laws, practices, principles, policies, standards, and regulations.

+  Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word ) ,   and other business tools used in  the execution of  contract management activities.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance