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Posting Number: 23ST1565 Job Link: <a href="https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/203781" target="_blank">https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/203781</a> Recruitment/Posting Title: Research Contract/Grant Specialist Job Category: Staff &amp; Executive - Grants Management Department: Grant Preaward Office – Newark
About Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university, and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a&nbsp; Research Contract/Grant Specialist. Reports to Assistant Director&nbsp;of Sponsored Research.
Applicant Documents Required
Resume/CV Cover Letter/Letter of Application&nbsp; List of Professional References (Contact Info)

Research Contract Grant Specialist

Senior Water Resources Specialist Valley Water Salary: $163,550.40 - $209,331.20 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01956-E Location: CA, CA Department: Watersheds Stewardship and Planning Closing: 1/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration. Overview: Are you interested in providing leadership and fostering collaboration in water resources strategies that bridge ecology and infrastructure? Learn more in the posting below. The Senior Water Resources Specialist within the Water Utility Planning and Fish and Aquatic Habitat Collaborative Effort (FAHCE) Support Unit will be a key driver in implementing the FAHCE program. This is a leadership position that will play a role in developing and executing integrated environmental strategies that protect and restore watersheds, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance the long-term sustainability of Valley Water's local water supply. This role will provide senior-level execution of the FAHCE commitments, such as developing non-flow measures, annual reporting, project management, and , as well as supporting other environmental permitting and project management activities for other water utility projects. Our Commitment: We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship. About Valley Water: Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
<ul type="disc">
<li>Lead implementation for the FAHCE Program, ensuring regulatory and programmatic requirements are met.</li>
<li>Prepare and complete annual reports, manage program budgets, and administer related contracts.</li>
<li>Coordinate and lead meetings with external partners and interested parties.</li>
<li>Develop and present Board and committee items, including staff reports and support materials.</li>
<li>Plan and develop habitat restoration projects aligned with program and regulatory objectives.</li>
<li>Prepare permitting documentation to support water rights compliance.</li>
<li>Obtain and update Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements (LSAAs) for Valley Water dams and diversions.</li>
<li>Provide permitting and environmental review support for Water Utility projects (e.g., pipelines, canals, and treatment plants) as needed.</li>
<li>Respond to emerging environmental and operational challenges, including efforts to protect water infrastructure from invasive mussels.</li>
</ul>
 Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below. Ideal Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Six (6) years of professional-level experience within the fields of environmental/natural resources permitting, habitat restoration, water supply planning, fisheries, ecology, and/or watershed management. </li>
<li>Experience working with State and Federal agencies negotiating permits and ensuring permit compliance.</li>
<li>Experience in preparing compliance reports.</li>
<li>Experience in project management.</li>
</ul>
 Ideal Skills and Abilities: 
<ul>
<li>Work collaboratively and develop common understandings through effective communication</li>
<li>Improve and streamline environmental review and permitting processes</li>
<li>Represent Valley Water and engage with environmental regulators, interested parties, and the public </li>
<li>Work with different subject matter experts and across all levels of staff in the organization.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills with strategic and analytical thinking.</li>
<li>Principles and practices of project/program budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project/program management, and contract administration.</li>
<li>Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, and ordinances, and how they apply to water utility operations</li>
<li>Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.</li>
<li>Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner.</li>
</ul>
 Ideal Knowledge: 
<ul>
<li>Watershed management, aquatic ecology, and principles of habitat restoration </li>
<li>State and Federal regulatory laws, regulations, and natural resource permitting</li>
<li>Familiarity with Valley Water's water supply infrastructure </li>
</ul>
 Ideal Training and Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in water resources management, biology, natural resources management, aquatic ecology, fisheries management, geology, physical sciences, earth sciences, or a related field. Required License or Certificate To review the Classification Specification, please click <a href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6856400&amp;targetURL=https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/CS%20Senior%20WRS%205-2019.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> <a href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6856400&amp;targetURL=https://get.adobe.com/reader/" target="_blank">(Download PDF reader)</a> Utility Planning and FAHCE Support Unit (Position Code 692) Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite. Selection Process (1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended. NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request. Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260. Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants. To apply, please visit <a href="https://apptrkr.com/6856400" target="_blank">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scvwd/jobs/5198261/senior-water-resources-specialist</a> Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. <a href="https://www.jobelephant.com/" target="_blank">Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency</a> jeid-79f7e5678c5ce44e8d8d3bf862f5b37b

Senior Water Resources Specialist

Organizational Overview: Food Forward Inc.fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplusproduce, connecting this abundance with people experiencing foodinsecurity, and inspiring others to do the same. Fruits andvegetables are collected from backyard fruit trees, farmersmarkets, growers, and wholesale produce distributors. Thisrecovered produce is provided free of charge to hunger relieforganizations serving communities, including food banks, agenciesserving unhoused people, domestic violence shelters, transitionalyouth homes, veteran services, family resource centers, LGBTQ+teen/adult/senior services, and more.&nbsp; On an average day, FoodForward is distributing enough fruits and vegetables to meet thedaily recommended servings for more than 270,000 people. See ourcore values below.&nbsp;
Position Overview: Food Forward seeks amotivated nonprofit leader experienced in fundraising operationsand project management. The Associate Director, Operations &amp;Annual Giving is a new position that will play a role insolidifying Food Forward’s growth trajectory by enhancing theoperational efficiency of our Development team. The ideal candidateis a strategist who can work collaboratively across teams toinnovate systems and build scalable revenue streams that will serveour mission. Critical skills include strong verbal and writtencommunication, the ability to translate data into strategy, and theability to lead projects with calm and clarity.
Working with the Chief Development Officer, the AssociateDirector will provide new capacity to a high-performing team.Success in year one will include:
<ul>
<li>Creation of a new KPI/benchmarkreporting workflow that motivates and provides learning for theDevelopment team and the organization’s leadership;</li>
<li>Successful management of theschedules and deliverables for at least three fundraising campaignsthroughout year one, including analysis of results towards abenchmarked increase over previous year;</li>
<li>Completion of a compliance review andrecommendations for improved donor experience (such asacknowledgments, vetting, disclosures, etc);</li>
<li>Demonstrate a deep understanding ofFood Forward’s mission and donor base.</li>
</ul>
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for strategy and implementation of:&nbsp;
Department Operations, including:
<ul>
<li>Team dashboards, benchmarks, KPIs,and progress toward strategic plan goals</li>
<li>Gift processing and donor services,including timely and accurate acknowledgments and other compliancethat ensure positive donor connections</li>
<li>Department timelines for campaigns,events, cross-department operations, team meetings</li>
<li>Department database and technology,including CRM (Salesforce), donation processing (current: Classy),additional campaign tools, equipment, shared file systems</li>
<li>Financial reporting, reconciliation,and compliance, coordinating the Development and Financedepartments</li>
<li>Tracking department deliverables,including fulfillment, partner benefits, key statistics</li>
</ul>
Annual Giving, including:
<ul>
<li>Annual plan for the annualgiving/scaled income stream (focus: individuals), includingstrategy, goal tracking, team workplans</li>
<li>Campaign management coordinated withthe Communications team, including strategy, timelines, production(eg. mail), reporting</li>
<li>Digital fundraising and stewardshipwith the Communications team, including regular analytics reviews,testing, acquisition, visibility tracking</li>
<li>Pipeline strategy, processes, andtools to manage prospects and increase support, coordinating withMajor Gifts Officer</li>
<li>Special projects to increase theorganization’s visibility to build a donor base, such as affiliategroups and third-party validator websites</li>
<li>Regular reporting on budgetbenchmarks and cashflow</li>
<li>Analytics and content for performancereports to leadership and the Board of Directors, includingbenchmarking to industry standards</li>
<li>Income forecasting and data-informedgrowth strategies for future years&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Staff Supervision and Administration, including:
<ul>
<li>Supervise two: Development OperationsSupervisor (database specialist) and Coordinator&nbsp;</li>
<li>Contract management</li>
<li>Ongoing learning for processimprovements that incorporate best practices, inspire teamperformance</li>
<li>Organization-wide initiatives asneeded</li>
</ul>

Associate Director, Operations & Annual Giving

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description 
The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Contract Specialist. T The Contract Specialist serves customer needs through professional placement of Government Contracts, including a full range of Pre-award and Post-award functions, e.g. price/cost analysis, administration, and termination of contracts in the Public Building Services organization.
Responsibilities/Duties:
<ul>
<li> The Contract Specialist will procure a wide range of design and construction, services, supplies, and other services, utilizing a variety or acquisition methods and contracting vehicles. Procurement Actions involve contracts above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). </li>
<li>The Contract Specialist provides direction/guidance to purchase goods or services which includes Market Research and analysis for best pricing, adhering to budgetary guidelines and reporting research and pricing to management to assist in acquisitions. </li>
<li>All work is governed by the FAR and supplemented by additional regulations, legal precedents and agency policy and procedures.</li>
</ul>
Required Skills
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of cost and price analysis and cost accounting standards sufficient to perform the full range of strategic, analytical, technical procurement assignments. Knowledge/skills in both written and oral communications to keep GSA Management, customers and contractors apprised of project status and procurement issues of mutual concern.</li>
<li>Knowledge of business practices sufficient to identify sources, recent developments and trends, economic factors affecting procurements and anticipated requirements of Federal agencies; to analyze cost and pricing data and contract proposals; and to evaluate the offers for responsibility.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the full range of Federal Socioeconomic and labor policies and regulations, including those related to small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned businesses, 8(a), the Service Contract Act, Javits­ Wagner O’day Act and the Davis ­Bacon Act.</li>
<li>Knowledge of current software and media applications to facilitate the efficient exchange of information via email, spreadsheets, Webex, Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG), Electronic Contract File Viewer (ECF), Federal Business Opportunities (FBO), E-buy, Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) Procurement Processing System (EASi) and other software programs. </li>
</ul>
Required Education/Experience:
<ul>
<li>4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; OR Four (4) years of experience in Contracting or similar position. </li>
<li>40 Hours of Professional Acquisition Related Training.</li>
</ul>

Contract Specialist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Strata Information Group (SIG) Solves Problems. We are a team of dedicated professionals deeply committed to excellence and innovation. SIG has been a trusted partner to over 1,000 higher education institutions globally since our inception in 1988. Our solution sets include Strategy &amp; Optimization Consulting, Enterprise Applications Implementation and Managed Services, Data Services, and Cybersecurity.
SIG values client satisfaction, integrity, and expertise in higher education. We embrace diversity, collaboration, and personal growth in our inclusive environment.
About the role
Strata Information Group (SIG) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, evaluating proposals, and ensuring compliance with current regulations. 
The ideal candidate will excel at drafting and editing contracts with precision, have strong attention to detail, and possess in-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, contract agreements, and legal terminology. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with the sales team, clients, and executive leadership are essential. You should also be comfortable explaining legal terminology and the rationale behind contract terms to internal and external stakeholders. 
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Negotiate contract agreements for consulting services. </li>
<li>Review and analyze existing contracts to determine the need for amendments. </li>
<li>Draft, prepare, and edit contracts between SIG and potential clients. </li>
<li>Meet with clients legal or procurment teams to negotiate contract terms.</li>
<li>Research and apply relevant regulations to ensure contracts are compliant with applicable laws. </li>
<li>Draft and negotiate a variety of contracts, including Professional Services Agreements (PSA), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Independent Contractor Agreements (ICA), and Master Services Agreements (MSA). </li>
<li>Collaborate with the sales team to ensure contract terms accurately reflect project details. </li>
<li>Utilize NetSuite Suite ProjectsPro to create projects, set budgets, and establish revenue recognition (billing) rules. </li>
<li>Assist with legal reviews for Requests for Proposal (RFP). </li>
<li>Perform contract redlining and provide detailed explanations of revisions. </li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Previous experience drafting and negotiating contracts (ideally 2-3 years). </li>
<li>Ability to work both independently and as a team player. </li>
<li>Ability to manage a fast-paced workload; monitor progress and meet tight deadlines. </li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. </li>
<li>Highly effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build relationships across the organization. </li>
<li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. </li>
<li>Skilled at writing with clarity and brevity. </li>
<li>Familiarity with legal terminology. </li>
<li>Experience red-lining contracts, with the ability to look at a contract and understand the liabilities to SIG. </li>
<li>Comfortable making decisions aligned with SIG standards and escalating complex matters when necessary. </li>
<li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to research and implement solutions effectively. </li>
<li>Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; Legal Degree preferred </li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Experience in higher education or in an industry that serves colleges and universities </li>
<li>Experience in technology service provisions </li>
<li>Previous experience working within Salesforce. </li>
</ul>
Compensation &amp; Benefits
Our compensation package consists of salary, annual bonus, and retirement benefits. The starting salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000, depending on individual skills, experience and location. 
<ul>
<li>Flexible hours </li>
<li>Medical, vision and dental </li>
<li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution</li>
<li>Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay </li>
<li>Company paid Life insurance and long term disability</li>
<li>Retirement 401(k) contribution of 5%</li>
<li>Professional Development opportunities </li>
<li>Connectivity stipend </li>
<li>Paid Family Leave</li>
<li>Pet Insurance</li>
</ul>
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time SIG employees.
This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States. The posted salary range is a good‑faith estimate of the salary range that we reasonably expect to pay upon hire for this specific role and location. Compensation may vary based on geographic market, skills, experience, and other job‑related factors. The posted pay range reflects our good‑faith estimate for the role at the time of posting.
The listed salary range for this position is indicative and subject to adjustment based on the candidate's unique skills and location. Final compensation will be determined through mutual agreement between the successful candidate and SIG.
SIG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Contracts Specialist to support our internal team in a remote capacity. 
 
For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions. 
 
How Role will make an impact:
Under general supervision of the Director of Contracts, performs assigned prime and subcontract support activities across U.S. Federal Government contracts, primarily within the Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This role will support tasks of moderate complexity within the full contract lifecycle (pre-award through closeout), with a strong emphasis on subcontract administration, proposal development support, compliance review, and risk mitigation. Task assignments may include but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Proposal and Pre-Award Support:
<ul>
<li>Compliance reviews of Requests for Proposals</li>
<li>Coordinate with Growth, Pricing, and Program teams to ensure alignment with solicitation requirements</li>
<li>Identify contractual risks, ambiguities, and clarification questions</li>
<li>Develop subcontract templates for Government submission (e.g. cover letters)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Prime Contract Administration
<ul>
<li>Monitor status of all contractual deliverables and ensure deliverables/submittals meet contract requirements</li>
<li>Review and manage modifications, incremental funding actions, deobligations, equitable adjustments, and change requests in coordination with finance, project control, and program management teams</li>
<li>Monitor contract and task order funding, ceiling, and period of performance </li>
<li>Ensures contractual documentation is properly distributed to internal stakeholders and electronically filed in corporate systems </li>
<li>Attend monthly financial meetings for review of burn rate monitoring, funding exhaustion risks, and advance notice to the Government or prime contractors as necessary</li>
<li>Assist in regular review of financial metrics and developing best practices to improve financial performance </li>
<li>Track/monitor government contract reporting requirements such as subcontracting and small business reporting (ISR/SSR)</li>
<li>Under general supervision, assist in identifying potential scope changes or out-of-scope work and support change management actions</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Subcontract Administration
<ul>
<li>Through cross-functional coordination, prepare subcontract documents, incorporating scope, terms and conditions, and applicable commercial terms</li>
<li>Recommend the best subcontract type to internal stakeholders</li>
<li>Negotiation and post-award management of subcontracts</li>
<li>Conduct pre-award briefings with subcontractors to assure understanding of the subcontracts</li>
<li>Summarize subcontract bid proposals and with general supervision, make recommendations for project management review and approval</li>
<li>Administer subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)</li>
<li>Monitor contract and task order funding, ceiling, and period of performance </li>
<li>Support subcontractor compliance reviews, certifications, and releases</li>
<li>Review and approval of subcontractor monthly invoices</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Other:
<ul>
<li>Draft, review, and administer commercial contracts, 1099/consultant agreements</li>
<li>Identify, document, and mitigate contractual risks, including Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) review and mitigation support (firewalls, disclosures, and mitigation plan recommendations)</li>
<li>Preparation, review, and processing of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements (TAs) using company-approved standard templates may be required</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
What you’ll need to have to join our award-winning team:
<ul>
<li>Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance.</li>
<li>BA/BS in a related field and 5 years of related and progressive experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 5-7 years. </li>
<li>Proven experience adhering to and enforcing departmental and company-wide policies and procedures </li>
<li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)</li>
<li>Intermediate understanding of federal policies and regulations</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional correspondence with internal and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and compliance mindset</li>
<li>Proven ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously </li>
<li>Experience maintaining sensitive data/information and understanding of fraud, waste, and abuse</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate discretion and escalate sensitive or high-risk communications to contract leadership </li>
<li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively while in a remote setting</li>
</ul>
What Sets you apart:
<ul>
<li>Proficient in Deltek CostPoint and SharePoint</li>
<li>SAM.gov experience (e.g. contract and subcontract reporting) </li>
</ul>

Work Conditions:
<ul>
<li>The following work conditions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required for this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of the position. </li>
<li>Work in a primarily remote environment, supporting a distributed team across multiple time zones</li>
<li>Standard business hours are expected however, flexibility may be required to support deadlines, contract actions, and time-sensitive government requests </li>
<li>Required performance of sedentary to light work and occasionally exert up to 15 pounds of force </li>
<li>Performance of office duties, including heavy computer usage, is required</li>
</ul>

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: 
Contracting Resources Group, Inc. (CRG) is a Woman-Owned Small Business, specializing in several core markets within the Federal Government. Our professional services depth includes communications, acquisitions management, process improvement, program management and evaluation, and IT solutions. CRG is a leading management consulting firm, in part because of our ability to attract the highest quality team members through our emphasis on culture, competitive compensation, and benefits packages. Since 2002, CRG has consistently received top performance ratings from customers and teaming partners and industry awards, including Inc. 5000 Magazines list of the Fastest Growing Companies in America, the Department of Labor HireVets Platinum Medallion award, and the Washington Business Journal, Inc. 5000, and Baltimore Suns Best Places to Work awards. e Fastest Growing Companies in America, the Department of Labor HireVets Platinum Medallion award, and the Washington Business Journal, Inc. 5000, and Baltimore Suns Best Places to Work awards.
 
CRG is currently seeking an experieced Contract Specialists to support our potential client within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ). This role is responsible for providing end-to-end contracting support and ensuring procurement actions comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable agency policies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple acquisition actions in a fast-paced environment.
 
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Provide end=to-end contract support, including acquisition planning, solicitation, award, administration, and closeout</li>
<li>Prepare and process acquisition documentation such as acquisition plans, solicitations, awards, contract modifications, and justifications</li>
<li>Apply and interpret the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific procurement policies</li>
<li>Support contracting actions under FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, and 16, including BPAs and IDIQ contracts</li>
<li>Assist with cost and price analysis and development of pre-negotiation objectives</li>
<li>Use government contract-writing and reporting systems such as PRISM, FPDS, and SAM.gov</li>
<li>Maintain complete and accurate contract files in accordance with federal requirements</li>
<li>Monitor contract performance, funding, and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle</li>
<li>Review spreadsheets and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness</li>
<li>Safeguard procurement-sensitive and other controlled information</li>
<li>Communicate acquisition status, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; in lieu of a bachelors degree, additional years of directly related federal contracting experience may be considered.</li>
<li>Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a federal contracting or Contract Specialist role</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience providing cradle-to-grave contracting support</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)</li>
<li>Experience with federal acquisition systems such as PRISM, FPDS, and SAM.gov</li>
<li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)</li>
<li>Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience supporting DHS, ICE, or other law-enforcement or national security organizations</li>
<li>Experience with GSA Multiple Award Schedules, OASIS+, or other multi-agency contract vehicles</li>
<li>Experience supporting competitive source selections and cost analysis</li>
<li>Experience handling procurement-sensitive or law-enforcement-sensitive information</li>
</ul>
 
CRG is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business need. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other state or federally protected category.

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description

We are pleased to announce the relocation of our corporate headquarters to Greenway Plaza’s Phoenix Tower in Houston’s Upper Kirby neighborhood.
The Contract Specialist will collaborate with the Contracts Management Team to execute the Legal Department’s short-term and long-term plan to improve operational efficiency in all aspects of in-house commercial contracting. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Manage contracts intake process for large volume of commercial contracts, and communicate contract processes and policies to internal stakeholders.</li>
<li>Analyze, review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, ranging from standard to mid-level complexity in accordance with established policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Build relationships and serve as a key liaison with internal stakeholder to drive progress.</li>
<li>Participate in meetings regarding contracting needs of internal stakeholders by developing agendas, determining action items, documenting, and following up on action items.</li>
<li>Track critical contract dates, deadlines, and progress on contract-related tasks.</li>
<li>Draft, review, and proofread various other legal documents.</li>
<li>Update contract checklists and instructions to be shared with internal stakeholders and Legal team.</li>
<li>Prepare and send reports to Director of Contracts and Risk Management and senior management, as requested.</li>
<li>Assist with creation and management of electronic files and recordkeeping.</li>
<li>Must sometimes complete assignments with very short notice under extreme time constraints.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>

Core Competencies
<ul>
<li>Excellence</li>
<li>Customer Service</li>
<li>Integrity</li>
<li>Teamwork</li>
<li>Giving Back</li>
</ul>

Job Competencies
<ul>
<li>Confidentiality</li>
<li>Communication/Building Relationships</li>
<li>Attention to Detail</li>
<li>Time Management</li>
<li>Problem Solving/Analysis</li>
</ul>

 Supervisory Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>No supervisory responsibilities.</li>
</ul>

Qualifications
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.</li>
<li>Requires at least 3 years of relevant contract experience.</li>
<li>Experience with Workshare Compare preferred.</li>
<li>Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.</li>
</ul>

Full Benefits Package
<ul>
<li>Health, Dental &amp; Vision</li>
<li>401(k)</li>
<li>Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Health Savings Account</li>
<li>Holidays</li>
<li>PTO Leave</li>
<li>New Home Discount</li>
<li>Perry Homes Family College Fund</li>
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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Contract Specialist
Location: Herndon, VA (Hybrid - Weekly twice/thrice in Office)
Contract Specialist with expertise in government contracting - develops, reviews, negotiates, and manages contractual agreements, overseeing the entire contract lifecycle from drafting and bidding to execution, compliance, and closeout, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and organizational goals for procurement of goods, services, or construction. Key duties involve preparing solicitations (RFPs, RFQs), analyzing bids, managing risk, tracking renewals, and ensuring adherence to regulations, often collaborating with legal, finance, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Contract Drafting &amp; Review: Prepare, review, and edit contracts, task orders, and related documents, ensuring legal soundness and clarity.</li>
<li>Procurement Support: Facilitate bidding processes (RFPs, IFBs), assemble bid packages, and evaluate proposals.</li>
<li>Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors, clients, and partners.</li>
<li>Lifecycle Management: Administer contracts, track performance, manage amendments, renewals, and closeouts.</li>
<li>Compliance &amp; Risk: Ensure all contracts meet legal, insurance, and regulatory standards; identify and mitigate risks.</li>
<li>Documentation: Maintain contract logs, filing systems, and version control.</li>
<li>Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with project managers, legal, and management to fulfill obligations and resolve issues.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
Essential Skills 
<ul>
<li>5+ years of experience in contract and project management</li>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of contract regulations and/or contract law</li>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies</li>
<li>Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects and contracts simultaneously</li>
<li>Proficiency with contract management software and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello) and Microsoft Office Suite</li>
<li>Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.</li>
<li>Financial acumen and risk management capabilities</li>
</ul>
 Qualifications: Bachelors degree in business administration or related field (Masters preferred) Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred Desired Skills: 
<ul>
<li>Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex situations and identify solutions</li>
<li>Experience in managing both client-facing and internal contracts</li>
<li>Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a focus on detail</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment</li>
</ul>

Company Overview:
Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation &amp; Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.
Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:
OUR CORE VALUES
Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities
Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner
We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence
Our mantra is “~Simple*Secure*Speed~” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions
Benefits
We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Life
Long-Term Disability
Health Saving Account
401K matching
Three weeks of PTO/Sick
10 Paid Holidays
Pre-Approved Online Training

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionPOSITION PURPOSE: 
The Contract Specialist reviews and negotiates client and supplier contracts and ensures compliance after contract execution. The Contract Specialist develops relationships with ITA Group clients and event suppliers to effectively work through the contracting process. The Contract Specialist assists with training ITA Group team members on contract-related topics. 
CONTRACTING ACCOUNTABILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Event Contracting
<ul>
<li>Review and negotiate event supplier contracts for ITA Group clients, including hotels, destination management companies and venues.</li>
<li>Review and negotiate ITA Group client contracts to minimize risk and create value to ITA Group. </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Contract management and reporting
<ul>
<li>Assist the Chief Legal Officer in managing client and supplier contract databases.</li>
<li>Assist the Chief Legal Officer in reporting Service Level Agreements with suppliers and management of supplier business reviews.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Training
<ul>
<li>Conduct training with event solutions buyers on topics including negotiations, contract enforcement and other event-related topics.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Assist in developing and implementing training sessions in regards to preferred partnership agreements, other event supplier agreements and relevant corporate procedures.</li>
<li>Attend supplier meetings and trade conferences, both during and outside of the office and office hours, to gain further hotel and destination expertise and enhance supplier relationships. </li>
<li>Establish and promote business relationships through professional and ethical standards, consistently displaying a positive attitude.</li>
<li>Demonstrate the highest degree of follow-through on projects, attention to detail, and quality control for our clients, as outlined in departmental procedures, and appropriately secure confidential information.</li>
<li>Assist the Chief Legal Officer and colleagues in daily problem solving for the event solutions team members.</li>
</ul>
EVENT RISK MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Evaluate event‑related risks in accordance with the company’s Event Risk Management policies and procedures, ensuring proposed programs comply with established safety, security, financial, and operational risk thresholds.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with event solutions, sales, and supplier partners to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks across all phases of event planning and execution, recommending appropriate controls or alternative solutions.</li>
<li>Maintain documentation and reporting related to event risk assessments, and support continuous improvement efforts by providing insights, trends, and recommendations to Legal and cross‑functional stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or equivalent work experience.</li>
<li>Minimum three years of contracting experience or as a paralegal or in event management as a buyer or similar experience in the travel industry. </li>
<li>Effective problem solving skills.</li>
<li>Superior contract negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Ability to lead training, mentor and coach team members and supplier partners.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively work with people in a manner that enhances each person’s performance and nurtures teamwork and positive attitudes, with an emphasis on problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Ability to handle numerous projects with proven attention to detail and deadlines.</li>
<li>Superior communication and organizational skills. </li>
<li>Superior strategic thinking skills.</li>
<li>Superior relationship-building skills.</li>
<li>Superior quality-control skills in all areas of the position.</li>
<li>Ability to listen, understand and respond to external and internal customers’ needs in a timely manner; customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred.</li>
<li>Ability to work the time necessary to complete projects and/or meet deadlines.</li>
</ul>
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 
ITA Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Company will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Company.

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