# Contract Specialist **Company:** [KIHOMAC](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/1nmFjSYdvrKKKWWEAsKnGp.md) **Location:** Layton, United States **Workplace:** on site **Employment type:** Full-time **Department:** CSG - Corporate Services Group [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/30aff9a8-60bc-482c-9bd8-01d16c4ddc17) ## Description **Expertise and Functions** - Serve as the Senior Program Manager's principal integration lead for Purchasing, Data Management, and Property Management, providing cross-functional leadership to matrixed teams, driving enterprise-wide coordination, managing interdependencies, mitigating program risks, and ensuring compliance with contractual, schedule, and performance requirements - Work independently and with others in different geographical locations across multiple disciplines as this position may be filled nationwide - Conduct research independently in contracting and other related functional areas, and approach conflicts as a problem solver - Adapt to new and changing policies and processes - Assist with contract close-out activities to include coordination with KIHOMAC accounting, DCMA, DCAA, PCO - Carry out contract management functions to include awards, modifications, funds and expenditure tracking, and reporting - Carry out subcontract functions to include awards, modifications, flow down clauses, purchase request and purchase order support - Negotiate with vendors/contractors and customers when needed to reach favorable terms - Recommend and prepare awards and contract documents - Ensure approvals and signatures are obtained; manage internal review processes (finance, executive) - Maintain contract files and documentation, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and auditable - Assist with Government business systems audits and self-assessments, reporting as required - Execute tasks with integrity, ethics, good judgement - Other duties as assigned ## Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Administration, Contract Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field required **Experience:** - 5+ years of experience required, to include previous experience in contract administration, procurement, or government contracting - Experience working with specific government agencies or contract types (e.g. fixed-price, cost‐reimbursement, time & materials, IDIQ etc.) - Experience with audits, compliance reviews, subcontract management - Experience in logistics, supply chain, purchasing are a plus - Strong interpersonal skills to include negotiating, analytical, and problem-solving with coworkers and company partners - Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to draft, interpret, and negotiate contract language - Attention to detail: strong document review and record-keeping - Ability to manage multiple contracts / tasks simultaneously - Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment - Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and contract management tools/software **Security:** - Must be a US citizen - Ability to obtain a security clearance required **Physical Requirements:** - Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms - Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk - Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) - Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time ## Benefits - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Training & Development - Wellness Resources **Salary:**  The projected salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.