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Convergenz · 1 hour ago

Contract Manager

Vienna, VA

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$70/hr - $85/hr

Convergenz is a company seeking a Contract Manager to oversee various aspects of contract management within a SaaS environment. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with company objectives, and providing guidance on contractual matters.

Human ResourcesStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts

Lead negotiations on contract modifications with stakeholder input

Provide assistance to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, requirements, risk management, and mitigation strategies

Ensure the level of effort and attention to detail is commensurate with the complexity, value, and risk associated with the acquisition

Establishes an acquisition strategy to include the type of contract and milestones, contractible requirements

Coordinates review of contracts or purchase agreements with Procurement Management and in conjunction with Office of General Counsel, as required

In conjunction with the Business Unit, analyzes proposals. Performs cost or price analysis, including review of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness

In conjunction with the Business Unit, develops negotiation objectives and leads negotiations related to contract pricing, terms and conditions with potential contractors. As appropriate, confers with offices of General Counsel, and subject matter experts

Prior to contract execution, meets with Business Units and vendor and reviews key contract terms, conditions, and requirements including deliverables, and timelines

Interprets contract provisions for Business Units and provides appropriate guidance

Leads negotiations on contract modifications

Closes out the contract or issues termination notices and reviews settlement proposals

Presents alternatives and recommendations to solve unique and complex problems

Ensure clear, concise, and effective communication

Anticipates issues and identifies solutions

Qualification

Contract law knowledgeContract management experienceNegotiation skillsRisk evaluationCost analysisMultitaskingResearch skillsWord processing skillsSpreadsheet skillsEffective communicationProblem-solving skillsTeamworkInitiative

Required

Familiar with contract terms and conditions including legal terms and conditions

Ability to influence others

Familiar with IT contracting including IT Services, hardware/software contracting, SaaS, and cloud services

Achieve savings for the company

Ability to align with company objectives including the mission and vision

Experience in contract law/ terms/conditions

Experience in acquisition planning, strategy development, negotiations, contract management and administration, pricing analysis, and acquisition related requirements

Significant knowledge of commercial and business practices to develop, execute and manage contracts

Significant knowledge evaluating and mitigating risk in contracts

Significant experience in written bid/proposal preparation

Skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions

Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills

Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Advanced knowledge of cost containment strategies

Ability to multitask and work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, ensuring timely completion of assignments and meeting established standards

Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Effective skill interacting tactfully and effectively in difficult situations

Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Contract Management, Information Technology, or related field