Contract negotiator vs contracts specialist

Differences between contract negotiator and contracts specialist duties and responsibilities

Contract negotiator example responsibilities.

• Manage expectations of DCMA / DCAA regulators and when necessary defend evaluated/negotiated positions.
• Provide cost/benefit analysis, RFP response analysis, contract negotiation, and project management support.
• Prepare proposals per domestic and international customer RFP specifications with input from program managers, accountants, and engineers.
• Implement SharePoint contract repository with custom records retention policy.
• Track the full acquisition documentation process utilizing a DHA agency-wide SharePoint portal.
• Represent company in arbitration settlement negotiations that result in an agreement to obtain governmental approval for the sale of the business.
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Contracts specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage multiple task orders in an IDIQ environment.
• Provide clarity on medical and drug cover benefits for a Medicare advantage insurance plan.
• Manage inventory and distribution activities of the third-party logistics provider.
• Develop marketing strategies to expand Medicaid manage care provider network and enrollment.
• Manage the influenza vaccine annual contracting and RFP process for a national specialty pharmaceutical distributor.
• Process purchase orders and subcontracts, including managing insurance requirement compliance and certify payroll documentation.
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