What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist position at Node.Digital LLC?
Location: Herndon, VA (Hybrid - Weekly twice/thrice in Office)
Contract Specialist with expertise in government contracting - develops, reviews, negotiates, and manages contractual agreements, overseeing the entire contract lifecycle from drafting and bidding to execution, compliance, and closeout, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and organizational goals for procurement of goods, services, or construction. Key duties involve preparing solicitations (RFPs, RFQs), analyzing bids, managing risk, tracking renewals, and ensuring adherence to regulations, often collaborating with legal, finance, and project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Essential Skills
Bachelors degree in business administration or related field (Masters preferred)
Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred
Desired Skills:
Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.
Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:
OUR CORE VALUES
Identifying the:RIGHT PEOPLE:and developing them to their full capabilities
Our customer's "Mission" is our "Mission". Our:MISSION FIRST:approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner
We believe in:SIMPLIFYING:complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence
Our mantra is ":Simple*Secure*Speed:" in the delivery of innovative services and solutions
Benefits
We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Life
Long-Term Disability
Health Saving Account
401K matching
Three weeks of PTO/Sick
10 Paid Holidays
Pre-Approved Online Training
Contract Specialist with expertise in government contracting - develops, reviews, negotiates, and manages contractual agreements, overseeing the entire contract lifecycle from drafting and bidding to execution, compliance, and closeout, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and organizational goals for procurement of goods, services, or construction. Key duties involve preparing solicitations (RFPs, RFQs), analyzing bids, managing risk, tracking renewals, and ensuring adherence to regulations, often collaborating with legal, finance, and project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contract Drafting & Review: Prepare, review, and edit contracts, task orders, and related documents, ensuring legal soundness and clarity
- Procurement Support: Facilitate bidding processes (RFPs, IFBs), assemble bid packages, and evaluate proposals
- Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors, clients, and partners
- Lifecycle Management: Administer contracts, track performance, manage amendments, renewals, and closeouts
- Compliance & Risk: Ensure all contracts meet legal, insurance, and regulatory standards; identify and mitigate risks
- Documentation: Maintain contract logs, filing systems, and version control
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with project managers, legal, and management to fulfill obligations and resolve issues
Essential Skills
- 5 years of experience in contract and project management
- Demonstrated understanding of contract regulations and/or contract law
- Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and contracts simultaneously
- Proficiency with contract management software and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
- Financial acumen and risk management capabilities
Bachelors degree in business administration or related field (Masters preferred)
Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred
Desired Skills:
- Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex situations and identify solutions
- Experience in managing both client-facing and internal contracts
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a focus on detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.
Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:
OUR CORE VALUES
Identifying the:RIGHT PEOPLE:and developing them to their full capabilities
Our customer's "Mission" is our "Mission". Our:MISSION FIRST:approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner
We believe in:SIMPLIFYING:complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence
Our mantra is ":Simple*Secure*Speed:" in the delivery of innovative services and solutions
Benefits
We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Life
Long-Term Disability
Health Saving Account
401K matching
Three weeks of PTO/Sick
10 Paid Holidays
Pre-Approved Online Training