Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist
Direct Hire
Remote

About Company:

We are a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. With a team of 800 employees, we impact communities by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative.

Founded in 1975, we underwent a significant transformation in 2016, expanding our solutions portfolio to tackle the most mission-critical problems for public agency leaders. We are experiencing over 20% compound annual organic growth and enhancing our capabilities through strategic mergers and acquisitions, achieving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth since 2020 with nine successful acquisitions. Approaching our 50th anniversary in 2025, we continue to attract exceptional talent and empower them to exceed client expectations.

Summary:

We are seeking a self-motivated, professional, and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to support our Contract Operations function within our Infrastructure Performance Group. The successful candidate will manage a large pipeline of contracts throughout their lifecycle, applying legal reasoning, research, and writing skills on a variety of complex tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technology solutions portfolio group on behalf of the Contracts department.
• Manage and track contracts from initiation to completion, including drafting, redlining, and negotiating contracts in accordance with our policies and procedures.
• Meet with internal and external stakeholders, present findings, and partner with outside counsel and consultants to ensure compliance and assess risk.
• Drive integration work plans specific to the technology solutions portfolio group.
• Ensure all contracts comply with local, state, and federal laws.
• Oversee contractor and vendor pipelines.
• Prepare contract letters and other legal communications/notices.
• Develop new policies for the Contracts Department as needed.
• Improve filing and data control processes to meet compliance standards.
• Monitor and triage inbound email traffic for required actions, urgency, and potential escalation to senior leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for certificates of insurance requirements.
• Support the administration of the contract database and filing system, ensuring accurate data entry and document storage.
• Assist sales operations with the interpretation of contractual requirements in RFPs and bid responses.
• Support ad-hoc requests as identified.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate.
• A minimum of three years of legal experience in a corporate environment.
• Experience with SaaS contracting.
• Knowledge of accounting/finance principles.
• Strong legal research, reading, and writing skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in time management and task prioritization.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with systems such as Salesforce and Conga.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and adapt procedures and techniques as needed.
• Capability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance.
• Professionalism and integrity in managing highly confidential information.

We Offer:

• Flexible paid time off.
• 5% 401K matching program.
• Equity opportunities.
• Incentive and bonus programs.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Income protection benefits.