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Working under direct supervision of the Sr. Contracts Specialist, Contracts Program Manager or Sr Dir, Contracts, the Associate Contracts Specialist takes direction to gain experience and contract knowledge on how to respond to proposal or contract problems, referring risks, problems and issues to management for review and/or approval. The Associate Contracts Specialist reviews proposals for risk and potential non-compliance during pre-sales analysis and may suggest alternative language for bids or obtain approval to accept risk from senior management. The Associate Contracts Specialist uses our internal applications to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract. Discusses problems and issues with more tenured peers or manager both pre-sales and post-sales. Manages catalogs and performs Contract Management tasks for the successful execution of assigned contracts, such as but not limited to reporting and catalog management.Responsibilities:
Required competencies:
Min: USD $24.04/Hr. Max: USD $30.29/Hr. Qualifications:
What We Do
We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That’s what we do. We’re the IT Department’s IT Department.
Who We Are
Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It’s what makes Connection unique—what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We’d love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others.
Why You Should Join Us
You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family. Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive. We value the importance of our employees’ emotional wellbeing. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and sick time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days.
Working under direct supervision of the Sr. Contracts Specialist, Contracts Program Manager or Sr Dir, Contracts, the Associate Contracts Specialist takes direction to gain experience and contract knowledge on how to respond to proposal or contract problems, referring risks, problems and issues to management for review and/or approval. The Associate Contracts Specialist reviews proposals for risk and potential non-compliance during pre-sales analysis and may suggest alternative language for bids or obtain approval to accept risk from senior management. The Associate Contracts Specialist uses our internal applications to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract. Discusses problems and issues with more tenured peers or manager both pre-sales and post-sales. Manages catalogs and performs Contract Management tasks for the successful execution of assigned contracts, such as but not limited to reporting and catalog management.
Primary Job Duties
Handles post-sales activities of contracts administration ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. Negotiates changes in scope or contract terms and conditions after award with minimal assistance of the VP Contracts (or more senior level Contracts members). Provides guidance and advice on to sales teams on what is in scope to quote under the contract and how to properly quote in accordance with the terms of the contract.
- Sets up the Contract in Callback
- Maintains pricing catalogs with “adds” and “deletes”
Performs administrative tasks for the Contracts and Compliance team:
- Updates documents of departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensures ISO documentation control process is up to date, schedules ISO Meetings and drafts minutes.
- Updates Sales Hub postings relating to Contracts Team instructions and informational documents and Active Contracts Lists.
Handles pre-sales contract activities: reviews non-complex quotes ensuring ability to meet contract obligations; reviews the Terms and Conditions for risk with assistance from VP Contracts; and drafts exceptions list for Bids.
Performs all other duties or special projects as assigned.
Required competencies:
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills with ability to create complex spreadsheets using formulas, including v-lookup, and pivot tables.
Attention to detail in composing, keying, and proofing professional business materials
Customer oriented with ability to listen to and anticipate needs of the customer
Familiarity with the Government and/or commercial procurement process from solicitation through contract closeout
Adaptable with ability to switch tasks based on shifting priorities
Articulate with ability to express oneself clearly and professionally in written and oral communication
Good listening skills with ability to receive information completely and understand what is being said Detail oriented with item by item focus, meticulous attention to detail with ability to proofread for accuracy
Interpersonal skills with ability to work well with all levels of the organization
Quick study with ability to master a situation or learn new things with minimum direction or training
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