Contracts Specialist

501757 Contracts Specialist in Huntsville, AL

Work Location:            Huntsville, AL

Schedule:                    Full Time

Relocation:                  Negotiable

IronMountain Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual for a Contracts Specialist position to join their Contracts Division at the Corporate office in Huntsville, Alabama.  The Contracts Specialist will be responsible for administration of contracts and subcontracts, and other duties as assigned within the Contracts Department.

A strong work ethic, the ability to work effectively with others, and a healthy desire to acquire new skills are paramount in this position.

Job Duties: 

• Administer contracts and subcontracts
• Maintain contract correspondence and documentation
• Project jobs setup in JAMIS ERP Accounting software
• Communicate with internal and external customers including internal Task Leads and Leadership to ensure contract deliverable requirements are met on time.
• Provide backup as necessary for other members of the contracts and project control professionals
• Willingness to engage with contract resources for help and to develop and share best practices.
• Prepare reports and analysis as required.
• Track, collect, and submit contractual deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and General Experience:

To be considered, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a business related discipline, a related field, or equivalent experience with a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience working in the Federal Government Contracting Industry. (An advanced degree in lieu of experience may be accepted). A successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment as a team player performing a variety of functions including administration, monitoring, and tracking all contract type activity (T&M, FFP, IDIQ, CPFF, etc.).

Candidate experience should include:

• One (1) to three (3) years contract administration is required.
• Working knowledge of FARs, DFARs, and GSA regulations.
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize commitments, manage time effectively, and work independently to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Must be highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy, an effective communicator, and should possess good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite of products with an emphasis on Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
• Experience with EXPRESS and/or OASIS a plus.
• Pricing and proposal activity experience a plus.

IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer