<p><strong>Job Title: Contract Specialist</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p> This role involves professional work in the development, coordination, and management of standard contracts. The Contract Specialist is responsible for preparing specifications, drafting requests for proposals (RFPs) and invitations for bids (IFBs), developing and managing contracts, and supporting negotiation processes across a variety of solicitations. These may include professional services, materials, and equipment agreements.</p><p>The position works closely with internal departments to support the creation and evaluation of solicitations, while also facilitating contract management activities with external vendors and stakeholders. Contracts handled in this role are generally less complex in scope, though the position may support senior Contract Specialists on larger or more intricate agreements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and prepare contract specifications, RFPs, and bid documents.</li><li>Draft and manage standard contracts, amendments, and related documentation.</li><li>Participate in contract negotiations as required.</li><li>Assist departments with solicitation development, evaluation, and contract lifecycle management.</li><li>Coordinate contract activities with internal teams, external partners, and vendors.</li><li>Support higher-level Contract Specialists with portions of complex contracts as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
