Contract Specialist

extra holidays - extra parental leave
Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

3+ years in contract administration, 1+ year in Business Development/Sales, Bachelor’s degree in related field, Knowledge of federal regulations and FAR/DFAR, Proficient with contract management software.

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop and attend contract kickoffs
  • Review contracts during proposal phase
  • Draft, negotiate and finalize subcontracts
  • Maintain accurate records in Contracts Repository
  • Adhere to federal award reporting requirements

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Culmen International SME https://www.culmen.com/
201 - 500 Employees
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Job description

Overview:

Culmen International LLC is seeking a Contracts Specialist, responsible for providing contract and subcontract administration support to the Culmen Contracting and Contract Procurement Department.  

 

The Contracts Specialist will ensure that all parties follow and fulfill their contractual obligations. This role requires independent judgment and knowledge of federal regulations, contractual activities, programs, and projects to properly support the Contracts Department.

 

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Develop, host and/or attend all internal contract kickoffs, subcontractor kickoffs, and external customer kickoffs.  

  • Review prime contracts/grants once awarded, including contractual provisions listed in RFPs during the proposal phase. 

  • Draft, negotiate, finalize, and monitor subcontracts with external parties such as subcontractors, consultants, and vendors. 

  • Process incoming Contracts Department Requests (CDRs) in a timely manner. 

  • Ensure that all parties follow and fulfill their contractual obligations in accordance with Culmen policies and Client requirements. 

  • Provide independent judgment and knowledge of contractual activities, programs, and projects to properly support the Contracts Department. 

  • Conduct relevant legal research for contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications, as needed.   

  • Participate in continuing education to learn updates/changes in procedures, regulations, technology, etc. 

  • Maintain accurate records of all contracts and related documentation in the Contracts Repository. 

  • Collaborate with outside counsel to address any legal issues that may arise. 

  • Assist in the management of GSA eMods, GSA pricelists, and GSA Schedules with GSA vendor.  

  • Adhere to all federal award reporting and compliance requirements. 

  • Other responsibilities, as required. 

 

Basic Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience in contract administration, subcontract management and procurement
  • 1+ years of experience in a Business Development/Sales Environment  
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Law, or a related field. 
  • Experience in managing contracts post award.
  • Possess advanced knowledge of financial and accounting principles. 
  • Knowledge of contract law, compliance requirements, and FAR and DFAR regulations. 
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
  • Proficient with contract management software and tools. 
  • Proficient with Microsoft: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
  • Excellent analytical skills, particularly when interpreting terms, conditions, and proposals.
  • Ability to problem solve.  
  • Ability to negotiate, communicate, and demonstrate interpersonal skills are a MUST (both written and oral) with innate ability to professionally address and resolve issues. 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • National Contract Management Association (NCMA) or Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) certificate.  
  • Familiarity with DELTEK Costpoint system

Top Tier Benefits Package:

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations.  With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.

 

  • Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all employees and their eligible dependents
  • 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
  • Life insurance and disability paid by the company
  • AFLAC Available
  • Tuition Assistance
  • 12 Paid Holidays

  

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world.  We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Negotiation
  • Detail Oriented
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Analytical Skills
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Communication
  • Social Skills

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