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Pinnacle Technology · 15 hours ago

Senior Contract Specialist

Pinnacle Technology is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to manage and oversee contract performance and compliance. The role involves defining requirements, generating proposals, negotiating terms, and monitoring contract performance across various projects.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyOutsourcingSoftware
Hiring Manager
Abhishek Malik
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Responsibilities

Administers specialized and/or major contracts by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements including those issued against Basic Contract Agreements and/or Long-Term Agreements. Analyses include performance to delivery schedules, pricing, terms and conditions and other contract provisions
Determines technically and commercially compliant proposal packages of diverse scope and complexity for major customers in response to customer and contract requirements. Evaluates performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimates of costs of material, equipment, and labor hours
Initiates bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions. Develops responses to requests for proposal (RFP) of difficult scope and complexity by reviewing bid process procedures, reviewing material, test, and other requirements, and preparing appropriate responses. Prepares and submits complex proposals
Negotiates complex contract requirements in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies. Negotiates price, terms and conditions, deliveries, and other business issues within scope of responsibility. Ensures contract provisions are clear and conform to company policy
Investigates and resolves claims or complaints by collecting and analyzing information. Coordinates with relevant functions on technical and/or quality issues, data requirements, and other business issues as applicable
Monitors contract performance by determining compliance to contract requirements and determining the need for amendments or extensions to the contract. Determines when customer directed changes are out-of-scope
May be responsible for division or site export compliance administration and training to ensure company data and intellectual property meets all regulatory requirements
Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. Analyzes proposed changes in methods and/or materials
Acts as the point of contact with the customer on assigned contracts and participates in customer presentations
Maintains current professional and technical knowledge and may participate in professional associations (e.g. The National Contract Management Association NCMA or the International Association of Commercial Contract Management)

Qualification

Contract management certificationContract administration principlesNegotiation skillsExport compliance trainingBusiness applications softwareCustomer communicationAnalytical skills

Required

Must have a degree
5+ years' experience with contracts, proposals, pricing, in a manufacturing/parts/supplies type of setting
Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline
Thorough knowledge of contract administration principles, industry practices, regulations, and policies
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to contract administration, and government contracting, if applicable
Proficient in the use of standard business applications software and specialized in-house and customer systems
Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services

Preferred

Contract management certification preferred (e.g., National Contract Management Association (NCMA); International Association of Commercial Contract Management (IACCM) unless JD or MBA)
Training from a professional organization in export control (e.g., Export Compliance Training Institute (ECTI) preferred)

Company

Pinnacle Technology

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Pinnacle Technology provides staffing solutions, outsourcing, and systems integration services.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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