Contracts Specialist

Location: Washington D.C. - Hybrid

Duration: 03 months contract with possible extension

Payrate: $37.00/Hours on W2

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and execute a high volume of Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), SaaS agreements, Order Forms, and other supplier purchase agreements.
• Own contracts from intake through execution, amendment, and completion, ensuring timely turnaround and policy compliance.
• Apply existing procurement policies, templates, and contracting guidance to structure agreements appropriately.
• Partner with Category Managers, Legal, and suppliers to resolve issues and finalize agreements efficiently.
• Support contract amendments, renewals, and modifications, assessing impacts and implementing updates.
• Manage multiple contracts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Managing multiple contracts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial negotiation within established risk and approval frameworks.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Strong follow-through to drive contracts to completion quickly.
• Clear written and verbal communication with suppliers and internal partners.
• Experience working with contract or vendor management systems.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical experience drafting and negotiating SOWs, MSAs, SaaS agreements, and supplier agreements.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently and make sound contract decisions.
• Proven ability to manage work efficiently and follow contracts through to completion.
• Comfortable working with established policies, guidelines, and standard templates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience supporting procurement or category management teams.
• Familiarity with technology and professional services contracting.
• Experience working with vendor or contract management systems such as Oracle or PeopleSoft.

Required Skills

Contracting and Negotiation

• Drafting and negotiating Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Drafting and negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs).
• Drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements and Order Forms.
• Drafting supplier purchase and services agreements.
• Negotiating standard and moderately nonstandard commercial terms.
• Managing contract amendments, renewals, and extensions.

Execution and Delivery

• End-to-end contract ownership, from intake through execution.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Strong follow-through to ensure timely completion.
• Ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy.
• Meeting aggressive turnaround timelines.

Critical Thinking and Judgment

• Identifying contractual risks and gaps.
• Applying policies and templates to real-world scenarios.
• Making sound contract decisions with limited direction.
• Escalating issues appropriately when needed.

Policy and Process Application

• Applying established procurement policies and contracting guidelines.
• Using standard templates and playbooks effectively.
• Working within defined approval and governance frameworks.
• Maintaining documentation and contract records accurately.

Collaboration and Communication

• Working effectively with Category Managers and internal stakeholders.
• Communicating clearly with suppliers during negotiations.
• Explaining contract terms and requirements in plain language.
• Managing contract discussions professionally and efficiently.

Systems and Organization

• Experience working with contract lifecycle management or vendor management systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organized contract tracking and status management.

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