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Overview

The Senior Contracts Specialist is responsible for the overall success of the organization by administrating, managing, and supporting proposals, contracts, subcontracts, and projects. Prepares, reviews, and files contract documents and reports for the management of projects. Keeps schedules and calendars to track projects and deadlines. Electronic file organization and document management. Maintains business documentation, electronic files, and project information. Maintains communication with written and verbal briefs and documents. Self-starter with the ability to learn new tasks and skills

This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Responsibilities

+ Acting as point person for the collection of information, feedback and approvals from stakeholders (e.g. Finance, Operations, Security, Human Resources) during the contracting process

+ Participating in substantive negotiations and business calls

+ Providing input into contracting strategy

+ Identifying and escalating potential risks

+ Respond to contractual questions from clients (internal and external)

+ Providing contract interpretation to internal clients

+ Review contract terms and conditions to verify that they are in compliance with company policies and all applicable federal and state regulations

+ Manage electronic file system; ensuring final copies of agreements/documents are saved and stored properly

+ Draft, review, proofread and process documents and agreements

+ Self-monitor schedules, deadlines and calendars to keep tasks on track

+ Maintain contract documents to keep them up to date and organized

+ Use knowledge, skills and abilities to review, interpret problems and situations to develop plans of action

+ Work in a team environment to ensure tasks are reviewed and approved

+ Maintain confidentiality of all agreements and business strategies

+ Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree preferred in business, accounting, public administration, political science

+ Education requirement may be substituted with a minimum of 3 years of business experience

+ General business knowledge

+ 3 years of experience in a business office environment

+ Government contracting knowledge and experience

+ Procurement experience

+ Federal Acquisition Regulations

+ Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills Required:

+ Must possess problem-solving skills.

+ Microsoft Teams and SharePoint

+ ERP Systems, Accounting systems

+ Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written

+ Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.

+ Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.

+ Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.

+ Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.

+ Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Qualifications:

+ Costpoint 7 or 8, preferred

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

+ Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options

+ Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

+ Voluntary Life and AD&D options

+ 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year

+ Paid Time Off

Reports to: Managing Director, Contracts.

Working Conditions

+ Professional remote office environment.

+ Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.

+ Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.

+ Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.

+ Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

+ May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.

+ May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.

+ May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

**Other Duties:** _Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice._

_Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law._

Pay Range

USD $95,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.

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**Location** _US-_

**ID** _103295_

**Category** _Operations_

**Position Type** _Full-Time Salary Exempt_

**Remote** _Yes_

**Clearance Required** _None_