SENIOR CONTRACTS SPECIALIST - VA (Arlington)
Posted 06/20/08
Closes:
Salary:
Summary
The position of Senior Contracts Specialist is responsible for supporting the life cycle of government and commercial contract negotiations consistent with the Company's business practices and corporate policies. This includes responsibility for implementing the Company’s contracting policies and procedures and providing support in connection with current government acquisition regulations. This position has the authority to negotiate and obligate the Company to contract terms within established Company guidelines.
Responsibilities
Conduct negotiations with clients on behalf of the Company and administer contracts and agreements.
Maintain strong and effective relationships with both internal (e.g., sales, operations, marketing, product development) and external clients.
Review and analyze client RFP/solicitations, identify areas of contract risk, and develop appropriate risk mitigation terms.
Conduct independent research and analysis.
Participate as an integral member of the Legal Team.
Complete special projects as assigned by the General Counsel with nominal supervision.
Requirements
Excellent written and oral communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, problem solving ability and strong work ethic that is proactive and self-motivated required.
Knowledge of contracts functions typically gained through 3 – 5 years of increasingly complex responsibilities and experience in contracts environment required.
Prior in-house corporate law experience preferred.
Strong familiarity and knowledge of government acquisition and compliance regulations, GSA Schedule negotiations and commercial contracting practices.
Must be detail oriented and well organized, have the ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and respond quickly to a variety of in-house and customer requests.
Prior experience with copyrights, license agreements, teaming agreements, and non-disclosure agreements is also highly desirable.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and juggle competing priorities and deadlines.
Contact Information
Mail: ESI International
Attn: Senior Contracts Specialist Position
901 North Glebe Road, Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22203
Website: www.esi-intl.com
Fax: 703.558.4105
Email: working@esi-intl.com
E-Mail: Working@esi-intl.com
Fax: 703.558.4105
See webpage: http://www.esi-intl.com