Contract Specialist

Assists in analyzing and preparing the negotiation and administration of contracts or subcontracts. Researches and reviews specifications and needed documentation in order process requests.

• Responds timely to request for proposals (RFP) from government and prime contractors.


• Prepares or acquires all required forms (reps & certs, executive comp, COI, W9) and correspondence.


• Reviews solicitations and statements of work for contractual risks or areas of concern, negotiates all terms and conditions for the resulting contracts while identifying and mitigating contract risk.


• Responsive to business development requests; assists with negotiating contractual language in Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements.


• Reviews performance requirements ensuring contract is in accordance with legal requirements and customer specifications.


• Initiates internal documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual specifications.


• Assists in creation of Statement of Work (SOW) terms and conditions, gains approvals from various internal customers.


• Monitors company performance on routine contractual obligations.


• Reads, analyzes, and interprets technical data into everyday language.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is desired in Contracts Management, Business, or Finance although a liberal arts degree in any discipline is acceptable or equivalent relevant experience.


• 1-2 years of work experience; experience in contracts management a plus.

Other Job Specific Skills

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to include strong editing and writing skills for subcontract formation.


• Ability to write subcontracts to other contractors against ASM prime contracts; must have a basic understanding of government contract sections to include schedules, performance work statements, and invoicing and payment.


• Strong negotiation skills with subcontractors to ensure ASM interests are protected.


• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR clause interpretation and research.


• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple, concurrent activities with short turn-around times with multiple internal and external customers.


• Proficient with Excel, Word, Adobe.


• Enjoy working in a team environment as well as independently with limited supervision.


• Small Business reporting knowledge a plus.


• Knowledge of federal and commercial contracts preferred.