Contracts Specialist
Job Reference Number
CS-2013
Job Type
Corporate and Support Services
Schedule
Full Time
Job Location
North America; United States; Virginia; District of Columbia
Job Summary
Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is currently seeking a Contracts Specialist for a position in our Corporate Services Unit. The position is based in our Arlington, VA office (located at Courthouse Metro on the Orange Line).
This position will provide full life-cycle contract administration and procurement support for donor-funded initiatives worldwide. Responsibilities for this position include: administering pre- and post-award activities and ensuring all contractual terms and conditions are adhered to during award implementation; acting as the primary interface with the client’s counterpart; drafting, negotiating, and administering agreements with subcontractors and consultants; processing contract modifications; developing proposal pricing strategies; and preparing and negotiating cost proposals.
This position will provide full life-cycle contract administration and procurement support for donor-funded initiatives worldwide. Responsibilities for this position include: administering pre- and post-award activities and ensuring all contractual terms and conditions are adhered to during award implementation; acting as the primary interface with the client’s counterpart; drafting, negotiating, and administering agreements with subcontractors and consultants; processing contract modifications; developing proposal pricing strategies; and preparing and negotiating cost proposals.
Key Responsibilities
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field, or appropriate combination of Bachelor’s Degree and relevant professional experience (including field experience)
- Three (3) to seven (7) years of professional contracts administration and proposal preparation in a government contractor environment;
- Knowledge with and experience operating with US Government and other donor-funded programs;
- Solid understanding of CFR, FAR, AIDAR, DSSR and federal reporting requirements is a must;
- Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel is required;
- Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, time-management, presentation, budgeting, and research skills;
- Solid interpersonal, networking and cross-cultural skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex pursuits;
- Ability to establish solid working relationships with clients, program management, technical staff, and diverse staff in various other business areas of the organization;
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed;
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills; and
- US work authorization required.
Other Requirements
N/A
Employee Benefits
Cardno offers an excellent compensation and benefits package.
Cardno is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.
Cardno is a professional infrastructure and environmental services company, with specialist expertise in the development and improvement of physical and social infrastructure for communities around the world. Cardno's team includes leading professionals who plan, design, manage and deliver sustainable projects and community programs. Cardno is an international company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange [ASX:CDD].
Visit our website at www.cardno.com/emergingmarkets to learn more about Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd.
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