Senior Contracts Administrator

Senior Contracts Administrator

Manage the legal, financial, and operational risk of Cherokee Federal and its subsidiaries by drafting, reviewing, and assisting with negotiations on all CFED contracts, as well as storing, maintaining, and administering the contracts after execution.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Contracts Administrator: Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Senior Contracts Administrator Responsibilities Include:

• Drafts, reviews, and assists or leads negotiations on all standard and non-standard contracts that are required for Cherokee Federal's business needs.
• Prepares and maintains standard form contracts for recurring business needs.
• Assists Purchasing in identifying the need and implementing master purchase or service agreements with strategic vendors.
• Ensures all contract provisions are in compliance with internal policies and requirements.
• Coordinates internal review by all affected parties and obtain internal and external signatures in accordance with company signature authority.
• Coordinates review and preparation with outside legal counsel when necessary.
• Maintains CNB's central library of all original contracts, related documentation, and correspondence, as well as CNB's contract database containing key contract elements.
• Provides periodic reporting of contract activity, including notice of expiration, status of pending agreements, and compliance with insurance provisions.
• Assists department heads and executives with contract interpretations and resolution as needed.
• Assists on special projects as assigned.
• Participates in making decisions regarding contract content.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Senior Contracts Administrator Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of relevant contract drafting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a detail-oriented self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills who can work with a minimum of supervision.
• Must be proficient with various software applications such as MS Access, Word, and Excel.
• Must possess the problem-solving skills and creativity necessary to define specific contractual requirements and reach mutual agreement between CFED and counterparty.
• Must be able to work on multiple projects concurrently and be able to prioritize assignments based on internal customer needs.
• Must be able to maintain the highest level of professionalism, confidence, and integrity while directly dealing with all levels of internal customers, ranging from individual contributors to CEO.
• Must be able to maintain the highest level of professionalism and integrity while dealing with a wide range of external customers.
• Advanced negotiation and diplomacy skills are critical in dealing with external contacts.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Businesses Corp - CFED (CNB) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNB, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Keywords:

1. Contract administration
2. Contract negotiation
3. Compliance management
4. Government procurement
5. Legal liaison

Similar job titles:

1. Contracts Manager
2. Procurement Specialist
3. Principal Contracts Analyst
4. Senior Contract Analyst
5. Contract Compliance Analyst

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Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.