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Contract Specialist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • A Juris Doctorate is required
  • Three (3) or more years of legal experience in a corporate environment
  • Experience with SaaS contracting
  • Knowledge of accounting/finance principles

Responsibilities

  • Manage and track contracts from cradle to grave, including drafting, redlining, and negotiating contracts
  • Meet with both internal and external stakeholders to determine compliance/risk
  • Ensure all contracts abide by local, state, and federal laws
  • Oversee contractor and vendor pipelines

Key facts

Other skills

  • Negotiation
  • Detail Oriented
  • Writing
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Prioritization

About the company

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MGT

MGT is a public sector consulting firm with a 48-year track record and a forward-thinking attitude. It was established by a group of former public-sector employees to provide creative yet practical solutions to the challenges faced by local and state governments and educational institutions nationwide. The firm has successfully managed more than 9,400 client engagements nationally with a significant percentage of repeat business, reflecting a high level of customer satisfaction.Prior to working with public sector entities as consultants, most of our staff worked in government agencies as executives and managers. This insider's knowledge of government structure, operations, systems, and processes gives MGT the ability to hit the ground running from the very start of a project. Knowing every client and project is different, we have developed comprehensive internal and external resources that enable us to assemble any team required to deliver success. MGT understands lasting and meaningful changes require innovative and bold thinking, and we do not shy away from questioning everything from organizational structures and work processes to the statutes and ordinances that create and guide the work of an agency or institution. MGT is committed to offering useful recommendations that achieve real results and is ever mindful of the practical and political realities an organization may face. Our mission is to provide high quality, value-added consulting solutions that exceed the expectations of our clients. Our purpose goes beyond...to power the work of the public professional in order to advance the lives of the citizens they serve. This purpose reflects a social conscience that gives added meaning to the quality services we provide to our customers. We model this philosophy within our own organization by encouraging community involvement, seeking challenging and creative projects, and supporting a cooperative and rewarding work environment for our employees.

Company details

Company typeSME
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Contract Specialist

FLSA Status: Exempt

Full-Time

Location: Remote

WHO WE ARE:

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,200 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative.  MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor, delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive. 

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 13 acquisition, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

MGT is seeking a self-motivated, professional, and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to support our Contract Operations function within our Infrastructure Performance Group. The successful candidate is expected to work in a fast-paced environment while managing a large pipeline of contracts throughout their lifecycle, while simultaneously applying legal reasoning, research, and writing skills on a variety of complex tasks.

In this role, you will:

  • Manage and track contracts from cradle to grave, including drafting, redlining, and negotiating contracts in accordance with MGT’s contract policies and procedures
  • Meet with both internal and external stakeholders, present findings, partner with outside counsel and consultants to determine compliance/risk
  • Ensure all contracts abide by local, state, and federal laws
  • Oversee contractor and vendor pipelines
  • Prepare contract letters and other legal communications/notices
  • Assess needs and develop new policies for the Contracts Department
  • Improve filing and data control processes in accordance with compliance standards
  • Monitor inbound email traffic to identify requests from internal and external customers. Triage inbound emails for required actions, urgency, and potential escalation to senior leadership
  • Support the administration of the contract database and filing system, using consistent standards for data entry and document storage, including the input, verification, and maintenance of accurate data
  • Assist sales operations with the interpretation of contractual requirements in RFPs and bid responses. Prepare responses to information requests for details to be included with RFP bid responses
  • Support ad-hoc requests as identified

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

  • A Juris Doctorate is required
  • Three (3) or more years of legal experience in a corporate environment
  • Experience with SaaS contracting
  • Knowledge of accounting/finance principles
  • Strong legal research, reading, and writing skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Skilled in time management and task prioritization
  • Strong computer skills and familiarity with systems such as Salesforce and Conga

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity, and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects, and professional development opportunities for career growth. Here you can read more about our extensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

Specifically, we will offer you a competitive compensation package including:

  • Flexible paid time off
  • 5% 401K matching program
  • Equity opportunities
  • Incentive and bonus programs
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Flexible spending accounts

Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, comprising:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Income protection benefits

 

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.

 

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