Senior Contracts Specialist
Company: Parsons Company
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
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opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine
it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with
intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a
workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where
you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking
for.
Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Parsons is now hiring a Senior Contracts Specialist with a desire
to work on creating innovative, practical solutions for the
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Savannah River
National Laboratory (SRNL). In this role, you will perform contract
administration activities for large-sized nuclear projects, or a
subtask of a larger project, in accordance with U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) requirements. Parsons extensive experience in this
field, combined with your knowledge and expertise, will propel your
career and leadership opportunities forward. We need our contracts
specialists to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly
flexible, team-oriented environments, and have exceptional
communication, analytical and organizational skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drafts contracts for large engineering/construction management
projects. Proposes alternative text/clauses to client contracts, as
appropriate for the Company business. Ensures that the contract is
thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting
issues prior to submitting to management for approval.
Participates as a member of the negotiating team, consisting of
business development and project management personnel, for
establishing business terms and contract conditions
Monitors and administers the business provisions of assigned
contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and
conditions. Advises the Contracts Manager regarding scope,
financial, and risk issues of applicable contracts.
Generates and maintains documentation for negotiating change
orders. Prices and drafts change orders and amendments. Follows
through to ensure that contractual coverage is implemented.
Prepares letters to clients requesting approvals and
interpretations required to comply with the provisions of the
contract
Collaborates with Procurement personnel on project matters
Monitors project expenditures versus contract cost limitations.
Prepares letters to clients notifying them of contract cost
limitations and requirements for additional funds
Prepares project/facility acceptance documents and follows through
to ensure acceptances are approved by the client
Furnishes business and financial information requested by the
client, as delegated by the Project Manager
Identifies contractual problems and takes appropriate action to
ensure a satisfactory resolution. Follows up on problems demanding
management attention to ensure a timely response to the client.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as
may be appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
10+ years of prime contract administration experience is
required
Requires a working knowledge of industry business practices and the
negotiation of prime contracts.
Possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent
interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of PC software
packages typically associated with contract administration
Thoroughly understands and applies good contract management
principles
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizen and holds a Department of
Energy "Q" clearance or can obtain.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US
government customers that ensure the success of missions around the
globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the
art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense,
security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We
promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take
pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most
critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company,
our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions
our customers need now.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US
government customers that ensure the success of missions around the
globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the
art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense,
security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We
promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take
pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most
critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company,
our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions
our customers need now.
Salary Range:
$100,400.00 - $175,700.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their
overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits
such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock
Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work
schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved
accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or
religious belief as required by customer requirements and some
cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity,
equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is
ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our
company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at
all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran
and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide
endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for
the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY
TODAY!About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the
defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years
of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver
cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property,
and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local
government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers
worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to
diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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