Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Summary/Company:
Sparks Group in collaboration with a Fortune 500 consulting firm is searching for a skilled Contract Manager to provide support to the Contract Management team or directly to the Client Engagement team to enable the administration of US Federal government contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. This is a temporary contract opportunity with an expected duration of 4-5 months. Ideal candidates will have prior contracts administration experience in a government contracting environment, along with advanced knowledge of acquisition regulations. If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in your career while supporting an internationally recognized organization, apply now!
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and support all contract functions; handle cradle to grave development for assigned contracts, including coordination efforts with involved contributors
- Review and negotiate contracts, amendments, change orders, client and vendor agreements; respond to inquiries regarding revisions
- Evaluate all contracts to ensure compliance and adherence to all terms and requirements
- Identifies contract management issues and proposes solutions for approval
- Responsible for communicating all updates and modifications between teams and project leads, and confirm all specifications are met for compliance purposes
- Supports training activities for Contract Management personnel
- Provide contract management training to personnel when required
Qualifications/Background Profile:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field required
- 4+ years of contract management experience
- Understands and demonstrates basic US Federal contracting principles, regulations, and policies, including FAR/DFAR
- Experience with DoD/intelligence agencies required
- Advanced degree in business, contract management, law or related fields preferred
- Demonstrates familiarity with VAARS preferred
- Strong technical skills; proficient in using Microsoft Office applications
- This position requires U.S. Citizenship
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This job is Fully Remote.
We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.
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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.