Senior Associate, Contracts Jobs

FGS Global (FGS), a leading strategic communications and government relations firm, is seeking a business professional to join the firm’s Corporate Operations Division working with the firm's Contracts team. This position is based in our Washington, D.C. office.

Responsibilities

• Distribute critical client information from contract documents to account teams to ensure that client projects are managed in accordance with contracts; create summary sheets (contract cheat sheets) for account teams if necessary
• Prepare requested materials for senior or divisional staff meetings
• Serve as point person and work closely with divisional staff, clients and subcontractors to develop and finalize contract documents
• Provide guidance to account teams in their completion of client and subcontractor onboarding processes
• Maintain and manage contract milestones and relay billing details to MD of Contracts, Associate Director of Contracts, Accounting and Finance in contract and billing management system
• Work with Accounting to review monthly subcontractor/vendor fees for accuracy and compliance with contracts and FGS policy

People Development

• Assist in training of divisional staff on internal systems and procedures as it relates to contracts and client and subcontractor onboarding

Attributes

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to process information quickly and translate thoughts to clear and articulate written or verbal communications
• Ability to think creatively to resolve issues and barriers when faced with complex, fast-paced contracts issues
• Prior experience working with contracts required
• Takes initiative to volunteer for tasks, successfully navigates conflicting priorities and functions well in a fast paced environment
• Be able to handle sensitive and confidential information in a sensitive manner
• Consummate team player in all aspects of working with colleagues
• Self-directed to take action and resolve issues
• Prior experience and proficiency in Word and using “Track Changes” to edit and update documents is required
• Able to provide guidance and critical feedback to—and secure guidance from—senior professionals
• Follows through on projects; handles multiple tasks at a time; accomplishes assignments quickly when required and on time; Works well on tight schedules
• Possess advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, as well as efficient skills in Zoom, Slack, and Teams preferred
• Be client service orientated
• Have strong time management skills, with the ability to follow through on multiple projects and handle multiple tasks with close attention to detail
• Possess strong communication and analytical skills and ability to synthesize data for audiences at all levels of the organization and its clients in both oral and written form