Senior Contract Specialist

KIHOMAC

$85K — $110K *
Byron, GA 31008In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Contract Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field required
  • Certifications in contract management (CFCM or equivalent preferred)
  • 8+ years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or government contracting
  • Experience with specific government agencies or contract types (e.g., fixed-price, cost-reimbursement)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and problem-solve effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Act as the principal integration lead for Purchasing, Data Management, and Property Management
  • Drive enterprise-wide coordination among matrixed teams and manage program risks
  • Simultaneously manage multiple contracts and tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Conduct independent research in contracting and related areas
  • Negotiate favorable terms with vendors, contractors, and customers
  • Assist with contract close-out activities and maintain accurate contract files
  • Prepare awards and contract documents, ensuring internal compliance processes are followed

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
Full Job Description
Expertise and Functions
  • Serve as the Senior Program Manager's principal integration lead for Purchasing, Data Management, and Property Management
  • Provide cross-functional leadership to matrixed teams, driving enterprise-wide coordination, managing interdependencies, mitigating program risks, and ensuring compliance with contractual, schedule, and performance requirements
  • Manage multiple contracts / tasks simultaneously
  • Work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Work independently and with others in different geographical locations across multiple disciplines as this position may be filled nationwide
  • Conduct research independently in contracting and other related functional areas, and approach conflicts as a problem solver
  • Adapt to new and changing policies and processes
  • Assist with contract close-out activities to include coordination with KIHOMAC accounting, DCMA, DCAA, PCO
  • Carry out contract management functions to include awards, modifications, funds and expenditure tracking, and reporting
  • Carry out subcontract functions to include awards, modifications, flow down clauses, purchase request and purchase order support
  • Negotiate with vendors/contractors and customers when needed to reach favorable terms
  • Recommend and prepare of awards and contract documents
  • Ensure approvals and signatures are obtained; manage internal review processes (finance, executive)
  • Maintain contract files and documentation, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and auditable
  • Assist with Government business systems audits and self-assessments, reporting as required
  • Work with iIntegrity, ethics, good judgement
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Contract Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field required
  • Certification(s) in contract management (Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or equivalent preferred


Experience:
  • 8+ years of experience required, to include previous experience in contract administration, procurement, or government contracting
  • Experience working with specific government agencies or contract types (e.g. fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, time & materials, IDIQ etc.)
  • Experience with audits, compliance reviews, subcontract management
  • Experience in logistics, supply chain, purchasing are a plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills to include negotiating, analytical, and problem-solving with coworkers and company partners
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to draft, interpret, and negotiate contract language
  • Attention to detail: strong document review and record-keeping
  • Ability to manage multiple contracts / tasks simultaneously
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and contract management tools/software


Security:
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance required


Physical Requirements:
  • Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
  • Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
  • Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
  • Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources


Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.

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