What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Specialist position at Aston Carter?
Job Title : Contracts SpecialistJob Description
As a Contracts Specialist, you will maintain detailed and organized files, audit files for each contract, including original contracts, all correspondence, changes, deviations, amendments, and clarifications. You will interpret standard contract language, provide contract summaries and revisions, identify requirements, and manage contract problems. Additionally, you will evaluate customer requirements and coordinate corrective actions, provide information on pricing, scheduling, billing, shipping, quality, and forecasting, and identify new business opportunities. You will also perform contract close-out activities and assist with the administration of Government Property.
Responsibilities
Maintain detailed and organized files; audit files for each contract : original contract, all correspondence, changes / deviations, amendments, clarifications, etc.
Interpret standard contract language; provide contract summaries and contract briefs / revisions; identify requirements.
Provide management and analysis of contract problems; evaluate customer requirements (i.e., schedules) and coordinate corrective action as necessary, in liaison with other departments and the Government with timely and consistent communication.
Provide information concerning pricing, scheduling, billing, shipping, quality, forecasting; identify new business and required proposal preparation.
Perform contract close-out activities.
Assist with the administration of Government Property.
Communicate effectively and diplomatically with customers.
Work independently, prioritize and manage numerous projects, and demonstrate innovation and creativity.
Essential Skills
US Citizenship
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field
Knowledge of DFARS / FARS regulations
Extremely organized and able to manage multiple tasks
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Certified Federal Contracts Manager certification
Experience with DOD, legal aspects, redlining, negotiation, and contracts management
Experience with Microsoft Office
Dynamic personalities
Work Environment
This position is onsite in a manufacturing environment. The company offers a growing and supportive culture. Employees' children are eligible to receive paid college tuition based on work tenure.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00 / yr.
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Tuition assistance for ongoing learning and development
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 2025.
About Aston Carter :
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com ( astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000
