What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Contracts Specialist position at ATCC?
Ready to shape the future of science and global health? ATCC, a nonprofit global biological resource center, is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist for facilities to manage the full contract lifecycle—planning, sourcing, negotiation, and closeout—while optimizing agreements, ensuring compliance, and driving cost savings through strategic reviews, red-lining, and collaboration. In this pivotal role, the specialist will oversee contracts from business development to close-out, lead outsourced manufacturing projects, and implement best practices in negotiation, process development, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates with a passion for precision and impact are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.
This is an onsite position based in Manassas, VA. Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scien tific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.
Responsibilities
The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.
We Invest in You
This is an onsite position based in Manassas, VA. Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scien tific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing: Supports internal customers and stakeholders in procuring materials and services that enable manufacturing operations, facility maintenance, capital projects, and engineering functions.
- Facilities Liaison: Leads all service and maintenance contracts (preventive/corrective maintenance), negotiates terms and conditions for facility-related agreements, equipment leases, and financial arrangements. Drafts and reviews contracts—including master agreements, task orders, change orders, and amendments—by redlining, editing, and identifying business and legal issues. Evaluates RFPs and resolves contract disputes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Management: Coordinates procurement project timelines and priorities across departments. Partners with Engineering, Quality & Compliance, Legal, and other internal teams to resolve operational and contractual issues, while recommending and implementing best practices.
- Procurement Operations: Leads pricing reviews and approvals for complex or high-value CAPEX projects to ensure cost savings and contract optimization. Collaborates closely with Facilities technicians, Engineering, and other key business partners.
- Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years' experience or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience in commercial procurement, including active contract management and commercial sourcing negotiations, with a strong focus in Facilities management.
- Legal Terms and Conditions. Applies knowledge, redlines, and negotiates for successful contractual outcomes and works with legal as needed.
- Strong analytical skills to understand complex pricing structures, develop cost-benefit analysis based on forecasts and margins, prepare price comparisons, and reduce total cost of ownership.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to manage various internal and external communication channels and correspondences effectively.
- Proven track record in negotiating complex agreement terms and conditions.
- High attention to detail in preparing and reviewing contractual documents and analyses.
- Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks and project-driven deadlines efficiently.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve contractual issues promptly.
- Flexibility to participate in special projects and adapt to changing organizational needs.
The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.
We Invest in You
- Health & Wellness:
- Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, & paid parental leave
- Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO
- Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
- Financial security:
- 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
- Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
- Corporate bonus program
- Mission Focused:
- Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research
- We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives
- Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000