Contracts Specialist Jobs

Contracts Specialist

Location: Remote

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

MGT is a leading social impact and performance solutions firm that serves state, local, education, technology, and commercial clients across the U.S. and abroad. By elevating education systems, managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative, we can impact communities, for good, through client partnership. We deliver these solutions through our “three-point stance” of technology, education, and performance offerings.

Over the last several years, MGT has expanded education and technology offerings with the addition of Davis Demographics, EH&A (Eric Hall & Associates), Kitamba, Ed Direction, Cira Infotech, and Layer 3 Communications. Leveraging a near-half-century record of accomplishment and reputation, MGT partners with thousands of agencies to provide trusted solutions that improve business and economic performance to help communities thrive. Celebrating its 49th year in 2023, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve.

MGT is seeking a self-motivated, professional, and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to support contracting functions 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.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Improve filing and data control processes in accordance with compliance standards
• Oversee contractor pipeline
• Ensure all contracts abide by local, state, and federal laws
• 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
• Prepare contract letters and other legal communications/notices
• Assist sales operations with interpretation of contractual requirements in RFPs and bid responses. Prepare responses to information requests for details to be included with RFP bid responses
• 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
• Support ad-hoc requests as identified
• Manage and track contracts from cradle to grave including drafting, redlining, and negotiating contracts in accordance with MGT’s contract policies and procedures
• Serve as primary point of contact for certificates of insurance requirements by both internal and external customers
• Assess needs and develop new policies for the Contracts Department

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
• Ability to exercise professional judgment to adapt procedures, processes, and techniques
• Knowledge of accounting/finance principles preferred
• Strong computer skills
• Skilled in time management and task prioritization
• Juris Doctorate
• Ability to manage highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong legal research, reading and writing skills
• Three (3) to five (5) years minimum legal experience in a corporate environment required
• Knowledge of SaaS contracting preferred

MGT of America Consulting, LLC 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.