Senior Contracts Specialist at ATCC

Ready to shape the future of science and global health? ATCC, a leading nonprofit biological resources and standards organization, is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist based in Manassas, VA for a hybrid role (1 - 2 days per week onsite). This procurement position supporting Information Technology contracts requires knowledge of Information Technology procurements, agreements and contractual terms. The Senior Contracts Specialist will communicate deadlines, redline agreements and negotiate with suppliers.  

In this pivotal role, you'll oversee the entire contract lifecycle from proposal to close-out, ensuring compliance with organizational policies. You'll execute review IT-specific clauses such as liability, termination, and data security as well as implement best practices in the areas of negotiation and performance monitoring. If you enjoy procurement and contracts work, this role offers exceptional career advancement opportunities - Apply for immediate consideration.  

Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.

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Responsibilities

• Contract Administration: involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of agreements, including closeout, negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, and reporting. This also includes managing various communication channels, such as IT SharePoint repository, to ensure efficient information flow.
• Contract Negotiation and Preparation: requires leading the negotiation of complex agreement terms from the proposal stage to close-out, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulations. Additionally, it involves participating in the preparation of agreements and amendments, ensuring all documents meet required specifications and standards.
• Reporting and Special Projects: encompasses preparing, delivering, and presenting spreadsheets with formulas and data analysis. It also includes generating and ensuring the timely processing of department reports and contract activity deliverables. Furthermore, this category involves engaging in special projects as required, contributing to the continuous improvement and efficiency of contract management processes such as templates creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years' experience or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of IT contract law, procurement regulations, and industry standards.
• Prior IT contracts and procurement experience.  
• Familiarity with contract terms, especially data security, SaaS/Cloud, Support and Maintenance, and SLAs.
• Strong analytical skills for complex agreements and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven negotiation skills for complex agreements.
• High attention to detail in contract preparation and review.
• Effective time management for multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving for contractual issues.
• Flexibility for special projects and adapting to organizational needs.

Benefits

We Invest in You 

• Health & Wellness: 
  • Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance & AD&D
  • 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

Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well-being, and development.  We're a mission focused non-profit Equal Opportunity Employer, championing diversity and inclusivity. When you work at ATCC, you become a part of that mission, one we've committed to for almost 100 years. Shape the future of science with us. 

ATCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.