Contracts Specialist

Job Title: Contract Specialist / Procurement Specialist

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Onsite)

Duration: Approximately 12 Weeks

Position Summary

:Our client is seeking a Contract Specialist to support procurement and contracting activities related to the acquisition of materials, equipment, supplies, services, and construction projects. This role is responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle, including solicitation development, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, award processing, contract administration, and compliance monitoring

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Key Responsibilitie

• s:Manage procurement and contract administration activities to acquire quality goods and services in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedure
• s.Prepare and administer formal and informal solicitations, including RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, contracts, amendments, and related procurement document
• s.Conduct pre-solicitation strategy meetings and recommend procurement approache
• s.Analyze proposals and bids, coordinate evaluation committees, and facilitate bid openings and pre-proposal conference
• s.Negotiate contract terms and conditions with vendors and support contract award activitie
• s.Determine appropriate contract types, bonding requirements, insurance requirements, and contract documentatio
• n.Interpret and apply Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and procurement policies as applicabl
• e.Provide post-award contract administration, vendor management, and issue resolution suppor
• t.Ensure contract compliance, maintain procurement records, support audits, and prepare contract-related report
• s.Serve as a procurement resource for internal stakeholders and external vendor

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Required Qualificatio

• ns:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, or a related fie
• ld.Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in procurement, contracting, purchasing, contract administration, or a related fie
• ld.Experience with solicitation processes, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor manageme
• nt.Knowledge of procurement regulations, contract administration principles, and compliance requiremen
• ts.Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skil