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At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team. Contract Specialist - Legal & Compliance Impact You'll Make Serve as the first point of review for a broad range of commercial contracts-including engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, vendor agreements, and independent contractor agreements-to ensure alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices. Improve contract quality by reviewing client redlines, applying internal templates and playbooks, and escalating key issues to supervising attorneys when needed. Strengthen business operations by managing and maintaining legal templates, developing process improvements, and contributing to playbooks, checklists, and tools that enhance contract workflow efficiency. Provide clear interpretation of contract terms and policies to internal stakeholders, helping teams meet business objectives while supporting effective risk management. Support cross-functional teams (Client Services, IT, Finance, HR) by serving as a reliable point of contact for contract- and policy-related inquiries. Contribute to Legal & Compliance team initiatives, resources, and presentations, supporting the firm's broader operational and compliance goals. What You'll Do Review, draft, and revise commercial agreements using internal templates, playbooks, and professional judgment to ensure accurate, compliant, high-quality contract documents. Conduct basic negotiations with internal stakeholders and external clients, escalating complex matters to in-house attorneys as appropriate. Manage and update department templates, standard forms, clause libraries, and process documentation to maintain consistency and improve efficiency. Interpret contract language, policies, and requirements for internal teams, providing clear, business-aligned recommendations. Support subpoena responses, litigation matters, document production, and other legal support activities as requested by legal leadership. Collaborate with internal teams across the firm to troubleshoot contract-related questions and ensure smooth execution of business processes. Assist with developing internal training materials, resources, and presentations on contracting best practices and legal processes. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, or a related field (required). Paralegal certification or equivalent experience (preferred). 4+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, or negotiating commercial contracts in a corporate legal department or professional services environment. Strong understanding of commercial contracting concepts; familiarity with data privacy, professional services, or government contracting is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain contract concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience managing contract documents, templates, or workflows. Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. How You'll Thrive Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when responding to shifting priorities, deadlines, and requests. Bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to complex contract and operational challenges. Collaborate effectively with attorneys, colleagues, and cross-functional teams while embodying Stout's core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and Great Communicators. Maintain exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence in all aspects of contract review, client support, and internal collaboration. Work independently with sound judgment while knowing when to escalate risks or seek attorney guidance. For individuals assigned to work in California, Colorado, New York City, or Washington, Stout is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - en/careers/benefits. Why Stout? At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life. We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve. We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals. Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives. Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success. en/careers/benefits The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, inclusion, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.

Join Our Team as an International Operations Specialist Are you looking to make a difference on a global scale? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? International SOS is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as an International Operations Specialist. As a key player in our Operations team, you will have the opportunity to work in person ensuring the smooth operation of our clients needs. At International SOS, we are committed to saving lives and providing top-notch medical and security services to our clients around the world. Join us in making a difference and growing your career with a company that values diversity, growth opportunities, and employee wellness. February 2026 Start Date 3 days x 13-hour shifts or 4 days x 10-hour shifts No night shift Daily Responsibilities: Provide operations and logistics expertise in the understanding and fulfilment of requests for assistance from our clients and subscribers, in collaboration with medical and security professional colleagues. Demonstrate a professional, positive and caring attitude when servicing clients and subscribers with the objective of exceeding expectations. Ensure that logistical arrangements are communicated to all stakeholders in an appropriate and timely manner. Manage cases with a sense of responsibility and urgency, proactively working around barriers and demonstrating a passion for achieving the best outcomes for our clients and subscribers. Required Skills: Operations and logistics skills. Multi-tasking and prioritization skills, ability to multitask and handle several requests at the same time, prioritizing tasks appropriately. Customer service skills. Ability to probe and question to ensure request for assistance is fully understood. Resilience and ability to work well under pressure. Attention to detail. Ability to comprehend a given situation, information and requirements quickly and accurately. Situational awareness skills, ability to perceive, understand and effectively responds to situation. Expert communication skills, communicate information and concepts clearly and logically, setting time specific and achievable expectations, verbally and in writing. Teamworking skills. Requirements: Typically, at least 1 - 2 years of experience in logistics and customer service is required. Experience working in logistics, travel and/or healthcare sector is desirable. Experience in phone-based or call center environment is desirable. Experience of working in a fast-paced, demanding environment. HS Diploma at minimum Technical Skills: Excellent written and spoken English language Other language proficiency such as Spanish or Portuguese desired International SOS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber (******************************************************************* solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. The COLUMBIA Operating Unit is seeking an experienced **Principal Contract Administrator** to join the Marine Systems Business Unit. The position will report directly to the Manager of Contracts and will serve as the primary contact with our customer. This position is responsible for all formal contract communication, ensuring the team holds NG's favorable financial and programmatic baseline. In addition to the established efforts, this responsibility will also support leading the generation of proposals and ROMS. The preferred work location is **Linthicum, MD** , but we will consider this position being full-time on-site at another East Coast NG Mission Systems office (ex: Baltimore, MD; Sykesville, MD; Annapolis, MD, Philadelphia, PA). This position may be staffed as a hybrid role and offers the 9/80 schedule. **What You'll Get to Do:** The Principal Contract Administrator will be considered a key focal point on contract matters within the organization and must demonstrate the skill and ability to perform complex tasks. As most assignments are complex, the position will require the candidate to work independently without appreciable direction. This position will require excellent oral and written communication skills and will represent the organization as a focal point on contract matters. This position will require interaction with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations and may develop and deliver presentations. **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** + Lead and coordinate the company response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on risk identification and mitigation strategies + Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval. Coordinate and develop responses to fact-finding, evaluation notices, and requests for information (RFIs), to bolster priorities, strengthen support for the proposal, and also identify customer key items or concerns + Develop and execute negotiation strategy/plan to establish a framework to arrive at the most beneficial agreement possible between Northrop Grumman and the customer in the quickest timeframe possible + Maintain excellent working relationships with customers to effectively communicate, administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements + Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance + Advise program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions + Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence + Provide direct contract support, review contractual documents to ensure protection of company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements and adherence to company policies + Research contract issues and prepare analysis with citations + Work cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer requests **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration and management or Masters Degree with 3 years relevant experience + Experience with FAR/DFARS + Experience working with various contract types such as Time & Material, Cost types, Firm Fixed Price, Other Transactions, etc. + Experience working with proposal development and negotiations + The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required. + U.S. Citizenship required. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience in U.S. Government Department of Defense contract administration & management + Experience working independently and collaborating with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) + Experience briefing internal and external customers + Experience handling multiple tasks concurrently + A current/active DoD Secret clearance + Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module **What We Can Offer You:** Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $141,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team. Contract Specialist - Legal & Compliance Impact You'll Make Serve as the first point of review for a broad range of commercial contracts-including engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, vendor agreements, and independent contractor agreements-to ensure alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices. Improve contract quality by reviewing client redlines, applying internal templates and playbooks, and escalating key issues to supervising attorneys when needed. Strengthen business operations by managing and maintaining legal templates, developing process improvements, and contributing to playbooks, checklists, and tools that enhance contract workflow efficiency. Provide clear interpretation of contract terms and policies to internal stakeholders, helping teams meet business objectives while supporting effective risk management. Support cross-functional teams (Client Services, IT, Finance, HR) by serving as a reliable point of contact for contract- and policy-related inquiries. Contribute to Legal & Compliance team initiatives, resources, and presentations, supporting the firm's broader operational and compliance goals. What You'll Do Review, draft, and revise commercial agreements using internal templates, playbooks, and professional judgment to ensure accurate, compliant, high-quality contract documents. Conduct basic negotiations with internal stakeholders and external clients, escalating complex matters to in-house attorneys as appropriate. Manage and update department templates, standard forms, clause libraries, and process documentation to maintain consistency and improve efficiency. Interpret contract language, policies, and requirements for internal teams, providing clear, business-aligned recommendations. Support subpoena responses, litigation matters, document production, and other legal support activities as requested by legal leadership. Collaborate with internal teams across the firm to troubleshoot contract-related questions and ensure smooth execution of business processes. Assist with developing internal training materials, resources, and presentations on contracting best practices and legal processes. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, or a related field (required). Paralegal certification or equivalent experience (preferred). 4+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, or negotiating commercial contracts in a corporate legal department or professional services environment. Strong understanding of commercial contracting concepts; familiarity with data privacy, professional services, or government contracting is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain contract concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience managing contract documents, templates, or workflows. Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. How You'll Thrive Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when responding to shifting priorities, deadlines, and requests. Bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to complex contract and operational challenges. Collaborate effectively with attorneys, colleagues, and cross-functional teams while embodying Stout's core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and Great Communicators. Maintain exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence in all aspects of contract review, client support, and internal collaboration. Work independently with sound judgment while knowing when to escalate risks or seek attorney guidance. For individuals assigned to work in California, Colorado, New York City, or Washington, Stout is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - ****************************************** Why Stout? At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life. We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve. We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals. Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives. Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success. ***************************************** The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, inclusion, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.

Apply Contract Specialist (12 Month Register) Department of Defense Defense Logistics Agency Apply Print Share * * * * Save * This job is open to * Requirements * How you will be evaluated * Required documents * How to apply This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of Monday, February 02, 2026. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information. See below for important information regarding this job. This position may be filled at grade levels GS-09, GS-11, and/or GS-12. Annual 2026 salary ranges (Steps 01 - 10) are listed below. * GS-09: $68,013 - $88,421 * GS-11: $82,289 - $106,982 * GS-12: $98,630 - $128,221 Summary This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of Monday, February 02, 2026. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information. See below for important information regarding this job. This position may be filled at grade levels GS-09, GS-11, and/or GS-12. Annual 2026 salary ranges (Steps 01 - 10) are listed below. * GS-09: $68,013 - $88,421 * GS-11: $82,289 - $106,982 * GS-12: $98,630 - $128,221 Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/12/2025 to 12/10/2026 Salary $68,013 to - $128,221 per year Pay scale & grade GS 9 - 12 Location MANY vacancies in the following location: Philadelphia, PA Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 12 Job family (Series) * 1102 Contracting Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number DLATrpSpt-26-12846375-DHA Control number 852353600 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency This is a Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) Notice open to the Public using the Department of Defense (DoD) Certain Personnel of DoD DHA. Videos Duties Help * If selected at the GS-09 or GS-11 grade levels, the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity. * Serving as the central point of contact for assigned procurements, performing intensive market research to determine availability of the product or producers and to develop new sources. * Developing acquisition strategy involving previous history, market conditions and specifications or technical data packages, as well as reviewing Sourcing Strategy recommendations. * Determining contract type, method of solicitation, options determination, and sources to be solicited * Checking for adequacy of item description, previous contracts, requirement for option, and appropriate mailing list. * Coordinating set-asides with the Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Office (SADBU). * Inputting synopses for formal publications and sealed biddings in accordance with acquisition regulations. * Considering and recommending acquisition plans to achieve socioeconomic goals for small or disadvantaged businesses, or for businesses in labor surplus areas. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * Must be a U.S. citizen * Tour of Duty: Full-Time, Flexible * Security Requirements: Tier 3/Non-Critical Sensitive * Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. * Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt * Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. * Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized * Bargaining Unit Status: Yes * Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See *************************** for more information. * Financial Disclosure: Required * Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. Please see the "Additional Information" section. Qualifications To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000, are excluded from the requirements of "A)" above. AND B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-09 * With assistance, applying contracting/acquisition planning, principles, laws, statutes, regulations, and procedures applicable to procurement/contracting actions. * Assisting in soliciting offers to procure a variety of requirements ranging from standard to specialized supplies or services. * Communicating through written communications and discussions with vendors/customers. GS-11 * With assistance, applying contracting/acquisition planning, principles, laws, statutes, regulations, and procedures applicable to procurement/contracting actions. * Soliciting offers to procure a variety of requirements ranging from standard to specialized supplies or services. * Participating in negotiations to procure supplies. * Communicating through written communications and discussions with vendors/customers. GS-12 * Applying and adapting contracting principles, laws, statutes, regulations, and procedures applicable to procurement/contracting actions. * Soliciting offers to procure a variety of requirements ranging from standard to specialized supplies or services. * Performing acquisition planning. * Conducting negotiations to procure supplies. * Communicating through written communications and discussions with vendors/customers. OR C. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See ******************************************** If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: GS-09 * Two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. GS-11 * Three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a PhD or equivalent Doctorate degree. Such education must be from an accredited college or university, and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work. GS-12 * Education may not be substituted in lieu of Specialized Experience for this grade level. OR D. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-09 and GS-11 and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-09 and GS-11. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional information Defense Acquisition Workforce: Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting (C/CON), Professional (Foundational) level certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: ****************************************************************** Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: ********************************************************************************** Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Open-Continuous Cut-off Information: An initial cut-off date of Monday, February 02, 2026, will be used to evaluate candidates for the initial available vacancies. Any application received after the initial cut-off date will only be considered should additional vacancies be received after the initial cut-off date. If additional vacancies are received after the initial cut-off date, ALL applicants that have applied will be evaluated/re-evaluated and ranked as stated within the Evaluation statement in the announcement. Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include: * Your Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. * Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration for the initial cut-off date, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) of that established date. All applications received thereafter, will be considered should additional vacancies be received after the initial cut-off date in which additional cut-off dates will be established. * To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. * You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. * You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. * To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, ************************ select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to ********************************************************* Agency contact information Michael Comport Email ***********PORT@DLA.MIL Address DLA Troop Support 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 US Next steps Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review may be completed of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. Applicants that are found qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI). Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates. Applicants rated ineligible on this vacancy announcement need to reapply and update their application package to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement. Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required Documents Help To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include: * Your Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. * Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Digitas Health is the Agency of Now: the first global connected-health agency, purpose-built for marketing today. Digitas Health specializes in helping health brands navigate a complex and shifting media environment to create deeper, more relevant connections with their consumer and professional customers. With offices in Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, and London, it is a member of the world's largest healthcare communications network, Publicis Health. As a member of this elite network, Digitas Health is also a member of the Paris-based Publicis Groupe S.A. (Euronext Paris: FR0000130577), the world's third-largest communications group, second-largest media counsel and buying group, and a leader in digital communications. Web: ********************* | Facebook: ******************************* Twitter: ****************************** Overview Digitas Health is Seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to support a client and vendor contract processing. Responsibilities * This role will work closely with legal and business stakeholders to assist with contract reviews, and maintain an accurate, up-to-date contract repository. * This role plays a vital part in supporting the development of clean, compliant, and efficient client and supplier agreements and relationships. Collaborate with sourcing and legal teams to provide detailed summaries of contract terms and risks. * Support redlining and drafting of contractual amendments or new agreements as needed. * Assist in managing legal workflows for contract updates, notifications, assignments, or terminations. * Coordinate with internal Legal Counsel to align contract changes with company policies. * Manage version control and ensure accurate execution and filing of all contract documents. * Maintain a centralized and well-organized repository of in-scope contracts. * Ensure that all contracts are properly tagged, searchable, and easily accessible to stakeholders. * Help maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the project lifecycle. * Oversee the development, review, and maintenance of consent and participation forms, privacy policies, and other applicable organizational policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards as well as client contractual requirements. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certification or legal coursework is a plus. * Contracting experience is a must - minimum 5 years. * The ideal candidate has experience with contract analysis, contract review, and contract lifecycle management tools. * 5+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, procurement support, or related roles. * Strong understanding of contract terms, legal language, and common procurement clauses. * Comfortable working with sourcing and legal teams to bridge legal and operational contract needs. * Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities. * Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA) and experience applying them in contract and policy contexts is a plus. * Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing consent and data usage in healthcare, research, or enterprise environments is a plus. * Experience with policy management systems or document control platforms is a plus. * THIS PERSON SHOULD BE IN PHILADELPHIA, PA Additional information Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact *****************************. Compensation Range: $73,910- $106,260 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Description & Requirements The Senior Contracts Specialist is responsible for managing complex contract activities across both federal and state programs. This role requires expertise in State appeals (IDRE) contracts, and proposal development support. The specialist will serve as a key advisor to internal stakeholders, providing guidance on contract interpretation, risk mitigation, negotiation strategies, and proposal compliance. Key Responsibilities Contract Administration & Compliance: -Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and amendments for state and federal programs. -Will ensure compliance with state-specific requirements along with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS. Proposal Support: -Collaborate with business development and proposal teams to review RFPs, RFQs, and solicitations. -Provide guidance on contractual terms, compliance requirements, and risk assessment during proposal preparation. -Assist in developing cost and pricing narratives, certifications, and representations as required. State Appeals (IDRE) Expertise: -Manage contracts related to Independent Dispute Resolution Entity (IDRE) processes for state appeals. -Interpret state regulations and ensure adherence to timelines and procedural requirements. Compliance & Risk Management: -Monitor contract performance and identify potential risks or compliance issues. -Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and reporting. Stakeholder Support: -Advise program managers and leadership on contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. -Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to resolve contract-related issues. Process Improvement: -Develop and implement best practices for contract administration and compliance monitoring. -Support training initiatives for internal teams on contract policies and procedures. Skills and Qualifications Minimum 3-5 years of experience in contract management. Strong knowledge of State appeals (IDRE) processes and related contract structures. Demonstrated experience supporting proposal development, including RFP analysis and compliance review. Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Preferred experience with FAR/DFARS contracting requirements. Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience can be substituted in lieu of Bachelor's degree. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Lead compliance tracking in all areas of performance required by the contracts and vendor agreements. - Provide client, project, operations and corporate compliance reporting and analytics. - Monitor and reports on Service Level Agreements (SLAs). - Meet with subcontractors, vendors and third party auditors. - Develop business continuity, disaster recovery and document archiving reports. - Oversight of external auditors and vendor quality assurance audits. - Deliver regular compliance updates to project management. - Ensure staffing/operations/quality management plans appropriately updated. Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience. - Advanced degree or professional designation preferred. #HotJobs1209LI #HotJobs1209FB #HotJobs1209X #HotJobs1209TH #TrendingJobs #c0rejobs EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at **************************. Minimum Salary $ 90,780.00 Maximum Salary $ 122,820.00

**MasTec Utility Services** delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients. MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We're always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work. MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization. **Job Summary** The Contract Specialist will be responsible for the oversight and management of customer contract reviews as well as the process of engaging in a subcontract agreement with subcontractors for MES project work. This role will require a wide range of skills from coordination between service lines, coordination with MasTec Legal department related to contracts and opportunities, and tracking and managing progress of subcontractor onboarding utilizing multiple internal teams. Responsibilities + Tracking/monitoring contracts and coordinating with operations to ensure Legal review for compliance with contract requirements + Reviewing, negotiating, and administering Subcontract agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements. + Working closely with Stakeholders and senior leadership on submittal compliance and contract qualifications. + Provide contract and subcontract information for project kickoff meeting preparation, ensuring that the contracts, subcontracts, and applicable schedule are distributed, and stakeholders are informed and assigned accountabilities, as necessary. + Incorporate and format written responses into formal review documents for each level of review. Qualifications + Minimum 3 years of experience in the Power Delivery industry. + Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.. + MUST possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. + Ability to meet deadlines. **Physical Demands and Work Environment** This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. _Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities._ Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE). Equal Employment Opportunity: The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. + Minimum 3 years of experience in the Power Delivery industry. + Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.. + MUST possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. + Ability to meet deadlines. **Physical Demands and Work Environment** This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. _Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities._ Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE). Equal Employment Opportunity: The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. + Tracking/monitoring contracts and coordinating with operations to ensure Legal review for compliance with contract requirements + Reviewing, negotiating, and administering Subcontract agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements. + Working closely with Stakeholders and senior leadership on submittal compliance and contract qualifications. + Provide contract and subcontract information for project kickoff meeting preparation, ensuring that the contracts, subcontracts, and applicable schedule are distributed, and stakeholders are informed and assigned accountabilities, as necessary. + Incorporate and format written responses into formal review documents for each level of review.

The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia's businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city's technology assets and the return on the city's technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency. Job Description This is information technology related administrative contract management work. Under the direction of the IT Contract Manager, this employee will develop, coordinate, and monitor contract activities with responsibility for managing Professional, Procurement and Cooperative contracts. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with project managers, departmental administrators and staff in key departments including the Law Department, Procurement, Finance and the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), as well as, representatives of contracted agencies to secure cooperation in the resolution of contract issues and on-time contract conformance. Essential Functions * Coordinate and monitor all activities that pertain to the processing of Professional Services and Procurement Contracts, Miscellaneous Purchase Orders (MPO), Blanket Purchase Order (BPO), Citywide and Cooperative Contracts for assigned OIT divisions. * Establish collaborative working relationships with departmental IT Directors, Project Managers, vendors, other departments and appropriate contacts in the interest of resolving issues and disputes. * Manage the overall process of contract execution which includes reviewing vendor proposals and Statement of Work (SOW) for contractual requirements, monitoring minority participation commitments, encumbering funds and effectually guiding contract to conformance. * Plan and execute new contracts and amendments in a timely manner. * Explain contract policies and procedures and any additional requirements that must be met by contract parties before contract can take effect. * Assist, advise and support internal clients on interpretation of contractual documents. * Proactively communicate and coordinate with IT Directors and project managers to ensure that required contract documents are submitted in a timely manner to enable on-time contract conformance. * Confirm funding on contracts and amendment with appropriate OIT Finance staff to verify outlined proposal costs correspond with budget. * Utilize the Automatic Computer Information System (ACIS) and electronic document software (currently DocuSign) to initiate and administer all Professional Services related contracts. * Ensure pertinent supporting contract documents are uploaded into ACIS. * Ensure fully-executed Service Orders are uploaded with their associated contracts in ACIS. * Track progress of contracts and prepare monthly contract reports to minimize delays. * Identify the cause of delay within the contract workflow and actively seek to rectify the issue. * Review Request for Proposals (RFP) for completeness and accuracy as it pertains to the appropriate RFP template and manage them through the approval process prior to posting in ACIS. * Assist Department Access Users with creating Requisition and Bid documents in the Procurement PHL Contracts System. * Work with the Procurement Department to update or extend existing contracts and BPOs. * Assist the department in meeting the annual departmental goal for Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) women and minority participation by reviewing contracted vendors' proposals to ensure they are compliant with the commitments made at time of award. * Confer with OEO in referring and identifying minority-owned vendors who can supply required services for the department. * Serve as the Department's alternate OEO Officer. * Perform any other duties or responsibilities relating to contract management. * Perform special projects for Deputy CIO, Chief Financial Officer, as needed. Qualifications EDUCATION Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, economics, or related field. Master's degree a plus. EXPERIENCE/SKILL * Full performance position; 2 - 4 years' experience, preferably with the City of Philadelphia. * Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite required. An equivalent combination of education and experience deemed acceptable by the Deputy CIO, Chief Financial Officer and/or the agency department head will also be considered. Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of contract development, management and administration practices. * Knowledge of the City's Procurement practices, principles and payment processing systems. * Knowledge of City policies and procedures as they relate to the contract preparation processing contracts. * Knowledge of contractual procurement procedures and the methods used by city agencies in the processing of contracts. * Legal procedures and terminology as they relate to the processing of contracts. * Expertise in software systems, such as ACIS, PHL Contracts, FAMIS and ADPICS * Express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, administrative officials and departmental officials. * Exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures consistent with overall policy objectives. * Understanding of the City ethics rules, and specifically as they pertain to contract matters. * Basic knowledge of IT business terms and needs. Additional Information Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000 Salary cannot exceed $75,000 All applications must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete. Did you know? * We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer : 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities * We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents * Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan * Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays * Generous retirement savings options are available * The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated. The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at ************ or send an email to *********************** more information, go to: Human Relations Website: ****************************************************** Job Location Google Maps requires functional cookies to be enabled

The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia's businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city's technology assets and the return on the city's technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency. Job Description This is information technology related administrative contract management work. Under the direction of the IT Contract Manager, this employee will develop, coordinate, and monitor contract activities with responsibility for managing Professional, Procurement and Cooperative contracts. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with project managers, departmental administrators and staff in key departments including the Law Department, Procurement, Finance and the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), as well as, representatives of contracted agencies to secure cooperation in the resolution of contract issues and on-time contract conformance. Essential Functions Coordinate and monitor all activities that pertain to the processing of Professional Services and Procurement Contracts, Miscellaneous Purchase Orders (MPO), Blanket Purchase Order (BPO), Citywide and Cooperative Contracts for assigned OIT divisions. Establish collaborative working relationships with departmental IT Directors, Project Managers, vendors, other departments and appropriate contacts in the interest of resolving issues and disputes. Manage the overall process of contract execution which includes reviewing vendor proposals and Statement of Work (SOW) for contractual requirements, monitoring minority participation commitments, encumbering funds and effectually guiding contract to conformance. Plan and execute new contracts and amendments in a timely manner. Explain contract policies and procedures and any additional requirements that must be met by contract parties before contract can take effect. Assist, advise and support internal clients on interpretation of contractual documents. Proactively communicate and coordinate with IT Directors and project managers to ensure that required contract documents are submitted in a timely manner to enable on-time contract conformance. Confirm funding on contracts and amendment with appropriate OIT Finance staff to verify outlined proposal costs correspond with budget. Utilize the Automatic Computer Information System (ACIS) and electronic document software (currently DocuSign) to initiate and administer all Professional Services related contracts. Ensure pertinent supporting contract documents are uploaded into ACIS. Ensure fully-executed Service Orders are uploaded with their associated contracts in ACIS. Track progress of contracts and prepare monthly contract reports to minimize delays. Identify the cause of delay within the contract workflow and actively seek to rectify the issue. Review Request for Proposals (RFP) for completeness and accuracy as it pertains to the appropriate RFP template and manage them through the approval process prior to posting in ACIS. Assist Department Access Users with creating Requisition and Bid documents in the Procurement PHL Contracts System. Work with the Procurement Department to update or extend existing contracts and BPOs. Assist the department in meeting the annual departmental goal for Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) women and minority participation by reviewing contracted vendors' proposals to ensure they are compliant with the commitments made at time of award. Confer with OEO in referring and identifying minority-owned vendors who can supply required services for the department. Serve as the Department's alternate OEO Officer. Perform any other duties or responsibilities relating to contract management. Perform special projects for Deputy CIO, Chief Financial Officer, as needed. Qualifications EDUCATION Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, economics, or related field. Master's degree a plus. EXPERIENCE/SKILL Full performance position; 2 - 4 years' experience, preferably with the City of Philadelphia. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite required. An equivalent combination of education and experience deemed acceptable by the Deputy CIO, Chief Financial Officer and/or the agency department head will also be considered. Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of contract development, management and administration practices. Knowledge of the City's Procurement practices, principles and payment processing systems. Knowledge of City policies and procedures as they relate to the contract preparation processing contracts. Knowledge of contractual procurement procedures and the methods used by city agencies in the processing of contracts. Legal procedures and terminology as they relate to the processing of contracts. Expertise in software systems, such as ACIS, PHL Contracts, FAMIS and ADPICS Express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, administrative officials and departmental officials. Exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures consistent with overall policy objectives. Understanding of the City ethics rules, and specifically as they pertain to contract matters. Basic knowledge of IT business terms and needs. Additional Information Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000 Salary cannot exceed $75,000 All applications must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete. Did you know? ● We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer : 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities ● We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents ● Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan ● Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays ● Generous retirement savings options are available *The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated. The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at ************ or send an email to *********************** more information, go to: Human Relations Website: ******************************************************

The Opportunity QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic. Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all. The Role At QuidelOrtho, we're advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Sales Contract Specialist. The Sales Contract Specialist position within the Offer Development Group is responsible for managing the customer relationship in relation to QuidelOrtho service agreements for diagnostic analyzers. Researching the current level of service coverage and demonstrating the benefits of maintaining coverage on existing equipment is a core competency of the role. The Sales Contract Specialist will be measured on on-time renewals, optimizing value by upselling coverage when possible, and maximizing contract terms. The Sales Contract Specialist must demonstrate business acumen, display high levels of product knowledge, anticipate customer questions, overcome objections and ensure a smooth contract renewal process. The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders and to create a positive customer experience. This position is a hybrid, office-based role located in either Rochester, NY, or Raritan, NJ. The Responsibilities * Identify customers within a defined region that have VITROS, ID-MTS or Donor Screening equipment with service or warranty coverage nearing expiration. Analyze service history and effectively demonstrate to customers the advantages of paid service coverage. Work with the customer to develop a service agreement that meets customer needs. * Work with Senior Contract Coordinators to ensure service offers are provided to customers in a timely manner to renew service and/or upgrade service levels before expiration. * Coordinate the timely return of the signed service agreement and accompanying purchase order based on established call gates, using a web-based application to document the service agreement renewal process. During communications with the customer, identify and overcome issues that could prohibit timely renewals. * When contract exceptions arise, provide guidance to the customer and communicate customer requests to the Exception Analyst. * Investigate and resolve service contracting discrepancies. * As needed, complete additional tasks, including but not limited to: supporting ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders, training new Sales Contract Specialists and participating in process improvement initiatives. * Strong attention to detail, resourcefulness, and follow-through to ensure customer renewals are completed in a timely manner. * Must be able to work effectively with all levels of management, including senior management. * Perform other work-related duties as assigned. The Individual Required: * Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Life Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). * Sales Background: Experience in telephone sales, telemarketing, or a related field required. * Customer Service: Previous Customer Service experience required. * Independent Worker: Ability to deliver results while working in a highly independent and fast-paced team environment. * Business Acumen: Proficient at uncovering key business issues and providing insightful, actionable recommendations for improvement. * Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. * Other Key Competencies: Commercial / business acumen, insight selling, opportunity management. * Travel: Up to 10% domestic overnight travel. * This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Preferred: * Industry/Domain Knowledge: Experience in the healthcare industry preferred. The Key Working Relationships * Contract Management * Senior Contract Coordinators * Customer Experience Managers * External Customers The Work Environment Typical hybrid office environment. Must have the discipline, organizational skills, and self-motivation to work autonomously in a home office environment, as permitted. The Physical Demands Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. Occasionally required to reach, climb, or balance. Must be physically able to travel up to 10% of the time. On a typical workday, 80% of the time will be on computer, doing paperwork, or on phone. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Salary Transparency The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate. Equal Opportunity QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at ************************** #LI-CG1

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/22/2025 to 12/21/2026 Salary $74,678 to - $192,331 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 - 15 Locations Few vacancies in the following locations: Eielson AFB, AK Elmendorf AFB, AK Fort Richardson, AK Maxwell AFB, AL Show morefewer locations (77) Little Rock AFB, AR Davis Monthan AFB, AZ Luke AFB, AZ Beale AFB, CA Edwards AFB, CA El Segundo, CA March AFB, CA Travis AFB, CA Vandenberg AFB, CA Air Force Academy, CO Buckley AFB, CO Colorado Springs, CO Peterson AFB, CO Schriever AFB, CO Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC Dover AFB, DE Cape Canaveral, FL Cape Canaveral AFS, FL Eglin AFB, FL Homestead AFB, FL Hurlburt Field, FL MacDill AFB, FL Patrick AFB, FL Tyndall AFB, FL Dobbins AFB, GA Moody AFB, GA Robins AFB, GA Camp H.M. Smith Marine Corp Base, HI Hickam AFB, HI Mountain Home AFB, ID Scott AFB, IL Grissom AFB, IN Barksdale AFB, LA Hanscom AFB, MA Westover Air Reserve Base, MA Andrews AFB, MD Linthicum Heights, MD Selfridge ANG Base, MI Whiteman AFB, MO Columbus AFB, MS Keesler AFB, MS Malmstrom AFB, MT Grand Forks, ND Minot AFB, ND Offutt AFB, NE New Boston, NH McGuire AFB, NJ Cannon AFB, NM Holloman AFB, NM Kirtland AFB, NM Nellis AFB, NV Niagara Falls, NY Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Youngstown, OH Youngstown, OH Altus AFB, OK Tinker AFB, OK Vance AFB, OK Charleston, SC Shaw AFB, SC Dyess AFB, TX Fort Sam Houston, TX Goodfellow AFB, TX Kelly AFB, TX Lackland AFB, TX Laughlin AFB, TX Randolph AFB, TX Hill AFB, UT Alexandria, VA Arlington, VA Dahlgren, VA Fort Eustis, VA Langley AFB, VA Pentagon, Arlington, VA Fairchild AFB, WA McChord AFB, WA Warren AFB, WY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Multiple Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 15 Job family (Series) * 1102 Contracting Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number AFPC-STEM-DHA-12*********** Control number 853073100 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Duties Help * Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level * Review requisition package for adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements. * Develop solicitations and evaluate responses. Compile complete bidders' list from qualified applications, knowledge of suppliers, contacts with trade associations, Small Business Administration, or other sources. * Prepare and issue solicitation documents selecting appropriate clauses, ensuring clear and complete specifications, including packing and delivery requirements or other routine supplemental stipulation. * Use primarily firm fixed-price, time and materials, indefinite delivery, or similar contracts when historical and precedent data are available. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. * U.S. Citizenship is required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see *********** * Total salary varies depending on location of position * If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: ***************************************** * Recruitment incentives may be authorized * Position may be subject to random drug testing * Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays * Shift work and emergency overtime may be required * Employee must maintain current certifications * A security clearance may be required * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount. * This Public Notice may be used to fill positions in other equivalent pay systems (i.e., NH, NJ, NK). Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade accordance with Department of Defense 1102 Qualification requirements: For the GS-11 grade level: I have successfully completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees -AND- I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. OR Ph.D (or equivalent doctoral degree) or three academic years of progressively higher level graduate education. NOTE: For position identified with Contracting Officer duties, applicant must have at least two years of specialized experience in contracting positions, of which one year must have been equivalent to the next lower grade or pay band. For the GS-12 grade level: I have successfully completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees -AND- I have at least two years of specialized experience in contracting positions, of which one year is equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent pay band. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. For the GS-13 grade level: I have successfully completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees -AND- I have at least two years of specialized experience in contracting positions, of which one year is equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent pay band. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. For the GS-14 grade level: I have successfully completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees -AND- I have at least two years of specialized experience in contracting positions, of which one year is equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent pay band. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. For the GS-15 grade level: I have successfully completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees -AND- I have at least two years of specialized experience in contracting positions, of which one year is equivalent to the GS-14 level or equivalent pay band. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. To view occupational requirements for this position, refer to the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of 10 United States Code (USC) 1724, 10 USC 1723 and 10 USC 1732 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of contracting principles, policies and procedures. 2. Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable. 3. Skill in applying contract price/cost analysis techniques to a variety of pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions. 4. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information For EHA Positions: These positions are being filled under Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA) for Defense Acquisition Workforce Positions and Health Care Occupations. The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated authority by the Office Of the Secretary of Defense to directly appoint individuals to select defense acquisition workforce positions, or 'EHA Acquisition,' pursuant to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and certain health care occupations, or 'EHA Medical.' Positions are located Air Force-Wide. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. For Direct Hire (DHA) Positions: This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on

Responsibilities: Provide ongoing support to the Department of Transportation/Federal Transit Administration Assist in managing contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements Provide support to various program offices with the drafting of requirements and preparation of acquisition package materials Work with program managers on procurement policies, regulations, and procedures Support multiple purchasing actions in a fast-paced environment Collaborate with a variety of Program Offices to ensure that all acquisition package components are completed in a compliant manner Maintain working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplemental regulations; utilize all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures Job Requirements & Skills: Must be able to pass a Public Trust security investigation Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) with at least 5 years of federal government procurement/acquisition experience (working on the government side) Knowledge of and experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Knowledge of federal government acquisitions of commercial supplies and/or services Experience performing reviews/QA/QC of independent government estimates (IGE) prepared by General Engineers (IGEs support the award of task orders to Project Management Oversight Consultants - PMOC) Must have experience reviewing PMOC invoices and making recommendation to General Engineers for payment Experience reviewing grantee sole source justifications and making recommendation to General Engineers for approval Experience reviewing grantee procurement policies and advance payment requests Experience reviewing change order review findings and making recommendations to General Engineers. Experience applying the allowable cost requirements in 2 C.F.R. 200 Must have good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision Desired Skills: Experience purchasing within the transportation field Experience as an 1102 in the Federal Government Experience with major contract writing systems is highly desirable As required by Presidential Executive Order 14043 on September 9, 2021, all employees of a covered federal government contractor must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances. If an applicant is invited to join our team, they are required to submit proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, at the time of employment. Alternatively, the selected candidate may request to be granted a medical accommodation or religious exemption. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must possess the ability to work in a standard office or conference room setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. To visit other company sites, employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle and fly in an aircraft, both of which may require sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Global Channel Management is a technology company that specializes in various types of recruiting and staff augmentation. Our account managers and recruiters have over a decade of experience in various verticals. GCM understands the challenges companies face when it comes to the skills and experience needed to fill the void of the day to day function. Organizations need to reduce training and labor costs but at same requiring the best "talent " for the job. Qualifications Contract Administrator needs 2 years related experience. Legal/Contracting background. Contract Administrator requires: Looking for resource with legal/contracting background to review and update legal templates housed in Company Compliance system. Contract Administrator duties: Responsible to review and update legal templates housed in Company's Compliance system. Additional Information $26hr 3 months

The Opportunity QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic. Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all. The Role As we continue to grow, QuidelOrtho is seeking a Contract Manager. The Contract Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing direct and distribution customer contracts to ensure customer satisfaction, policy compliance, and profitability. The Responsibilities Collaborate with the North America Sales Organization as a key business partner, providing pricing analysis, financial quotes, competitive options, and contract support throughout negotiations. Prepare financial deal analyses, including competitive pricing scenarios, margin evaluations, and market considerations. Ensure all quotes and contract structures comply with Company policies, approval limits, and pricing governance Prepare, present, and document policy exception requests-including price concessions and non-standard terms-for cross-functional review. Support responses for bids, RFIs, and RFPs; assist with sales initiatives, monitor market conditions, and help identify growth opportunities. Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting for Sales, Finance, Marketing, and other cross-functional partners. Meet established turnaround times to ensure timely completion of requests. Perform other work-related duties as assigned. The Individual Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Business, Life Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). Experience: Minimum 2-4 Years in finance, pricing, preparing financial quotes or contract management. Highly motivated, meticulously detail-oriented, and customer-focused individual with strong analytical and organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial and contractual concepts clearly and professionally. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong ability to interpret financial data, understand business impacts, and provide data-driven recommendations. Ability to learn quickly, adapt to evolving processes, manage multiple priorities, and improve workflow efficiency. Independent Worker: Ability to deliver results while working in a highly independent and fast-paced team environment. Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work cross-functionally, build relationships, train others on pricing/contracting processes, and influence outcomes without authority. This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Preferred Salesforce and SAP experience preferred. Knowledge of general contracting principles, pricing strategy, or healthcare/diagnostics industry standards is a plus. Key Working Relationships Internal Customers: Field Sales Organization Finance, Offer Development Legal Marketing Managers Customer Service Contract Operations / Revenue Operations External Customers: As needed, Contract Manager may communicate directly with external customers, in conjunction with the Field Sales Organization. The Work Environment Typical hybrid office environment. Must have the discipline, organizational skills, and self-motivation to work autonomously in a home-office setting, as permitted. The Physical Demands Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. Occasionally required to reach, climb, or balance. Must be physically able to travel up to 10% of the time. On a typical workday, 90% of the time will be spent on the computer, doing paperwork, or on the phone. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Salary Transparency The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on that facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $67,303 to $90,000 and is eligible for the Global Bonus Plan. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate. Equal Opportunity QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at . #LI-AC1

Apply Contract Specialist Department of Defense Defense Logistics Agency Apply Print Share * * * * Save * This job is open to * Requirements * How you will be evaluated * Required documents * How to apply See below for important information regarding this job. Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/12/2025 to 02/02/2026 Salary $81,474 to - $126,955 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 - 12 Location Many vacancies in the following location: Philadelphia, PA Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Multiple Appointment Types Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 12 Job family (Series) * 1102 Contracting Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number DLATrpSpt-26-12846955-MP Control number 852353500 This job is open to Help Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Military spouses Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty. Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. Clarification from the agency "Federal employee" means current permanent competitive service employees in the commuting area may apply. Veterans eligibilities include 30% or more Disabled Vet and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibles, and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles in the commuting area may apply. Videos Duties Help * If selected at the GS-11 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity. * Performs cradle-to-grave contracting actions including acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation and cost/price analyses, negotiations, contract award, modifications/amendments, terminations, closeouts, and contractor performance reviews. * Performs Pre- and Post-Award functions for a wide variety of highly complex procurements and contracts that are unusual, unique, non-routine or otherwise difficult to accomplish. * Performs market research, identifies potential vendors, evaluates offers, performs comparative price analysis for reasonableness, and recommends award of contracts. * Negotiates settlements for contractual changes. Negotiates equitable adjustments and supplemental agreements to delivery or performance time and prices, and execution of supplemental agreements for reduced or additional requirements. * Provides guidance or training to lower grades, new hires, or others as necessary. * Serves as a Warranted Contracting Officer based on the needs of the assigned Supply Chain. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * Must be a U.S. citizen * Tour of Duty: Flexible (********************************************************* * Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive * Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. * Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt (GS-11) / Exempt (GS-12) * Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. * Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized * Bargaining Unit Status: Yes * Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See *************************** for more information. * This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Additional Info. * Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required Qualifications To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000, are excluded from the requirements of "A)" above. AND B. Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position. AND C. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Contracting and Contracting Officer Requirements above, to qualify for the GS-11 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: * GS-11: * With assistance, applies and adapts contracting principles, laws, statutes, regulations, and procedures applicable to procurement/contracting actions * Soliciting offers to procure a variety of standard requirements for supplies or services * Negotiating to procure services, equipment, and/or construction projects * Assists in performing acquisition planning * GS-12: * Applies and adapts contracting principles, laws, statutes, regulations, and procedures applicable to procurement/contracting actions * Soliciting offers to procure a variety of requirements ranging from standard to specialized supplies or services * Performing acquisition planning * Negotiating to procure extensive services, complex equipment, and/or construction projects * Serving as the central point of contact for procurement actions OR D. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See ******************************************** If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: * GS-11: 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, if related. * GS-12: There is no education substitution at this grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Are you using your education to meet the Basic Contracting Requirement and/or qualify for the GS-11 level? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: ****************************************************************** Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: ********************************************************************************** Acquisition Workforce: Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting, Foundational certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. Information for Veterans is available at: ************************************** As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: * Accountability * Attention to Detail * Customer Service * Flexibility * Influencing/Negotiating * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Learning * Self-Management * Stress Tolerance * Teamwork * Decision Making * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and USA Hire assessments. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include: * Your Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. * Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents. * If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are an eligible ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at a score of 85 or higher for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP)" eligibility. If you are claiming MSP and are determined to be among the Best Qualified for the position, you may be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. To be eligible as a MSP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: Spouse's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders; Marriage Certificate or License; PPP Self Certification Checklist; Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable); Transcripts (if applicable). These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: Residency within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor; proof of military member's active duty status; and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying. NOTE: Previous federal employees must also submit the following additional documentation: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months). Selected PPP MSP applicants will need to certify they have not accepted nor declined another offer of permanent, Federal employment (to include NAF and the military exchange services) since relocating to the military sponsor's current duty station. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming RGP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Help Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: * To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. * Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. * Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/02/2026. * After submitting your application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take any online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you both on screen and via email. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you do not receive the email invitation to the assessment and you meet the minimum qualifications for the position, you should contact **************************************** to request the email be re-sent. Requests to re-send invitations to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments must be received by **************************************** BEFORE the close of the JOA. * If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements. * NOTE: Set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application. You may update your application documents and some questions related to your personal information at any time during the announcement open period. However, you will not be able to make changes to questions related to assessing the minimum qualifications and competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) mentioned in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section above. To make an allowed update to your application, return to your USAJOBS account (************************* There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application during and after the announcement open period, log into USAJOBS at ************************ On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit *************************************************** Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/articles/2**********764-Requesting-an-accommodation. To preview the questionnaire, please go to ********************************************************* Agency contact information Kendrik Kennemur Phone ************** Email ************************ Address DLA Troop Support 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 US Next steps If you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments (CBA) system. These additional online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement unless you have requested Reasonable Accommodation for the USA Hire CBA. Your results will be kept on record for one year when applying for future jobs that require the same USA Hire CBA. NOTE: If the USA Hire CBA is altered within a year of your last application, you will be required to take the new USA Hire CBA. If no additional online assessments are required you will receive an OPM notification stating "It has been determined that you have completed all required online assessments and your application is complete. No further action is required." Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review may be completed of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. Applicants that are found among the most highly qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI). Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates. Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required Documents Help To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include: * Your Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. * Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents. * If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are an eligible ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at a score of 85 or higher for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP)" eligibility. If you are claiming MSP and are determined to be among the Best Qualified for the position, you may be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. To be eligible as a MSP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: Spouse's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders; Marriage Certificate or License; PPP Self Certification Checklist; Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable); Transcripts (if applicable). These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: Residency within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor; proof of military member's active duty status; and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying. NOTE: Previous federal employees must also submit the following additional documentation: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months). Selected PPP MSP applicants will need to certify they have not accepted nor declined another offer of permanent, Federal employment (to include NAF and the military exchange services) since relocating to the military sponsor's current duty station. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming RGP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Description & Requirements The Senior Contracts Specialist is responsible for managing complex contract activities across both federal and state programs. This role requires expertise in State appeals (IDRE) contracts, and proposal development support. The specialist will serve as a key advisor to internal stakeholders, providing guidance on contract interpretation, risk mitigation, negotiation strategies, and proposal compliance. Key Responsibilities Contract Administration & Compliance: -Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and amendments for state and federal programs. -Will ensure compliance with state-specific requirements along with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS. Proposal Support: -Collaborate with business development and proposal teams to review RFPs, RFQs, and solicitations. -Provide guidance on contractual terms, compliance requirements, and risk assessment during proposal preparation. -Assist in developing cost and pricing narratives, certifications, and representations as required. State Appeals (IDRE) Expertise: -Manage contracts related to Independent Dispute Resolution Entity (IDRE) processes for state appeals. -Interpret state regulations and ensure adherence to timelines and procedural requirements. Compliance & Risk Management: -Monitor contract performance and identify potential risks or compliance issues. -Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and reporting. Stakeholder Support: -Advise program managers and leadership on contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. -Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to resolve contract-related issues. Process Improvement: -Develop and implement best practices for contract administration and compliance monitoring. -Support training initiatives for internal teams on contract policies and procedures. Skills and Qualifications Minimum 3-5 years of experience in contract management. Strong knowledge of State appeals (IDRE) processes and related contract structures. Demonstrated experience supporting proposal development, including RFP analysis and compliance review. Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Preferred experience with FAR/DFARS contracting requirements. Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience can be substituted in lieu of Bachelor's degree. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Lead compliance tracking in all areas of performance required by the contracts and vendor agreements. - Provide client, project, operations and corporate compliance reporting and analytics. - Monitor and reports on Service Level Agreements (SLAs). - Meet with subcontractors, vendors and third party auditors. - Develop business continuity, disaster recovery and document archiving reports. - Oversight of external auditors and vendor quality assurance audits. - Deliver regular compliance updates to project management. - Ensure staffing/operations/quality management plans appropriately updated. Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience. - Advanced degree or professional designation preferred. #HotJobs1209LI #HotJobs1209FB #HotJobs1209X #HotJobs1209TH #TrendingJobs #c0rejobs EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at **************************. Minimum Salary $ 90,780.00 Maximum Salary $ 122,820.00

The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia's businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city's technology assets and the return on the city's technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency. Job Description This is information technology related administrative contract management work. Under the direction of the IT Contract Manager, this employee will develop, coordinate, and monitor contract activities with responsibility for managing Professional, Procurement and Cooperative contracts. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with project managers, departmental administrators and staff in key departments including the Law Department, Procurement, Finance and the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), as well as, representatives of contracted agencies to secure cooperation in the resolution of contract issues and on-time contract conformance. Essential Functions * Coordinate and monitor all activities that pertain to the processing of Professional Services and Procurement Contracts, Miscellaneous Purchase Orders (MPO), Blanket Purchase Order (BPO), Citywide and Cooperative Contracts for assigned OIT divisions. * Establish collaborative working relationships with departmental IT Directors, Project Managers, vendors, other departments and appropriate contacts in the interest of resolving issues and disputes. * Manage the overall process of contract execution which includes reviewing vendor proposals and Statement of Work (SOW) for contractual requirements, monitoring minority participation commitments, encumbering funds and effectually guiding contract to conformance. * Plan and execute new contracts and amendments in a timely manner. * Explain contract policies and procedures and any additional requirements that must be met by contract parties before contract can take effect. * Assist, advise and support internal clients on interpretation of contractual documents. * Proactively communicate and coordinate with IT Directors and project managers to ensure that required contract documents are submitted in a timely manner to enable on-time contract conformance. * Confirm funding on contracts and amendment with appropriate OIT Finance staff to verify outlined proposal costs correspond with budget. * Utilize the Automatic Computer Information System (ACIS) and electronic document software (currently DocuSign) to initiate and administer all Professional Services related contracts. * Ensure pertinent supporting contract documents are uploaded into ACIS. * Ensure fully-executed Service Orders are uploaded with their associated contracts in ACIS. * Track progress of contracts and prepare monthly contract reports to minimize delays. * Identify the cause of delay within the contract workflow and actively seek to rectify the issue. * Review Request for Proposals (RFP) for completeness and accuracy as it pertains to the appropriate RFP template and manage them through the approval process prior to posting in ACIS. * Assist Department Access Users with creating Requisition and Bid documents in the Procurement PHL Contracts System. * Work with the Procurement Department to update or extend existing contracts and BPOs. * Assist the department in meeting the annual departmental goal for Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) women and minority participation by reviewing contracted vendors' proposals to ensure they are compliant with the commitments made at time of award. * Confer with OEO in referring and identifying minority-owned vendors who can supply required services for the department. * Serve as the Department's alternate OEO Officer. * Perform any other duties or responsibilities relating to contract management. * Perform special projects for Deputy CIO, Chief Financial Officer, as needed. Qualifications EDUCATION Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, economics, or related field. Master's degree a plus. EXPERIENCE/SKILL * Full performance position; 2 - 4 years' experience, preferably with the City of Philadelphia. * Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite required. An equivalent combination of education and experience deemed acceptable by the Deputy CIO, Chief Financial Officer and/or the agency department head will also be considered. Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of contract development, management and administration practices. * Knowledge of the City's Procurement practices, principles and payment processing systems. * Knowledge of City policies and procedures as they relate to the contract preparation processing contracts. * Knowledge of contractual procurement procedures and the methods used by city agencies in the processing of contracts. * Legal procedures and terminology as they relate to the processing of contracts. * Expertise in software systems, such as ACIS, PHL Contracts, FAMIS and ADPICS * Express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, administrative officials and departmental officials. * Exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures consistent with overall policy objectives. * Understanding of the City ethics rules, and specifically as they pertain to contract matters. * Basic knowledge of IT business terms and needs. Additional Information Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000 Salary cannot exceed $75,000 All applications must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete. Did you know? ● We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer : 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities ● We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents ● Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan ● Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays ● Generous retirement savings options are available * The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated. The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at ************ or send an email to *********************** more information, go to: Human Relations Website: ******************************************************

The purpose of this position is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the employee the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques. The position is centrally managed and funded by the Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center. Summary The purpose of this position is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the employee the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques. The position is centrally managed and funded by the Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026 Salary $61,111 to - $79,443 per year Pay scale & grade GS 9 Locations Few vacancies in the following locations: Eielson AFB, AK Elmendorf AFB, AK Maxwell AFB, AL Little Rock AFB, AR Show morefewer locations (68) Davis Monthan AFB, AZ Luke AFB, AZ Beale AFB, CA Edwards AFB, CA Los Angeles, CA March AFB, CA Travis AFB, CA Vandenberg AFB, CA Air Force Academy, CO Buckley AFB, CO Peterson AFB, CO Schriever AFB, CO Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC Dover AFB, DE Eglin AFB, FL Hurlburt Field, FL MacDill AFB, FL Patrick AFB, FL Tyndall AFB, FL Dobbins AFB, GA Moody AFB, GA Robins AFB, GA Hickam AFB, HI Mountain Home AFB, ID Scott AFB, IL McConnell AFB, KS Lexington, KY Barksdale AFB, LA Hanscom AFB, MA Westover Air Reserve Base, MA Andrews AFB, MD Whiteman AFB, MO Columbus AFB, MS Keesler AFB, MS Malmstrom AFB, MT Seymour Johnson AFB, NC Grand Forks AFB, ND Minot AFB, ND Offutt AFB, NE Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ McGuire AFB, NJ Cannon AFB, NM Holloman AFB, NM Kirtland AFB, NM Nellis AFB, NV Rome, NY Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Altus AFB, OK Tinker AFB, OK Vance AFB, OK Pittsburgh, PA Charleston AFB, SC Shaw AFB, SC Ellsworth AFB, SD Arnold AFB, TN Dyess AFB, TX Fort Sam Houston, TX Goodfellow AFB, TX Lackland AFB, TX Laughlin AFB, TX Randolph AFB, TX Sheppard AFB, TX Hill AFB, UT Arlington County, VA Langley AFB, VA Pentagon, Arlington, VA Fairchild AFB, WA Warren AFB, WY Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Internships Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 12 Job family (Series) * 1102 Contracting Supervisory status No Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number Q-26-DHA-12***********-09 Control number 846856600 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Students Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution. Clarification from the agency This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Duties Help Plans acquisitions for standard or specialized services, programs, commodities and/or construction contracts where specifications are standardized or not standardized where sole source or competitive markets exist. Develops solicitations, evaluates responses, and makes award recommendations. Monitors contract performance and performs contract administration. Provides advice and assistance to others relating to contracting work and prepares correspondence. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration * U.S. Citizenship is required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see *********** * If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: ***************************************** * Total salary varies depending on location of position * Position may be subject to random drug testing * Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays * Shift work and emergency overtime may be required * Employee must maintain current certifications * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Student Loan Repayment may be authorized * Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position * The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment and necessary to perform the duties of the position * The employee must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 Paragraph E.2.2.8. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment and necessary to perform the duties of the position * Certain positions and/or rotations require a top secret clearance; therefore, individuals selected for these positions will be required to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance. * As part of the clearance individuals may be required to undergo polygraph and drug testing as a condition of employment * You will be required to serve a one year probationary period * In accordance with 5 CFR 2634 Part I, the employee may be required to file an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually * A security clearance may be required * Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Master degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR A current member of the Armed Forces (not retired or separated) OR a current DOD employee that meets the following requirements: 1) served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer contracts in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on or before 30 September 2000; 2) served, on or before 30 September 2000, in a position as either an employee in the GS-1102 series or as a member of the Armed Forces in a similar occupation specialty; OR 3) is in the contingency contracting force. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 1. You must have completed two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. (Submit copy of transcripts). 2. You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to successfully perform the duties of the position and must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of commonly used contracting methods and contract types for contract actions that are well-defined and well-precedented; of directly applicable Federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; of business practices and market conditions as they relate to program and technical requirements to assist customers in developing requirements and to evaluate proposal responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and contractor performance. THIS IS AN INDIVDUAL, SINGLE AGENCY QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE POSITIONS: This standard implements requirements contained in Title 10, United States Code, Sections 1723 through 1733, as amended by Section 861(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) and implemented on a policy exception basis by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment memorandum, Exception to 24 Semester Hours Requirement for Contracting Positions, effective and dated August 2, 2020. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information For Direct Hire (DHA) Positions: These positions are being filled under Direct-Hire Authority for the Department of Defense for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates. The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to directly appoint qualified post-secondary students and recent graduates directly into competitive service positions; these positions may be professional or administrative occupations and are located Air Force-Wide. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. The term "Current post-secondary student" means a person who is currently enrolled in, and in good academic standing at a full-time program at an institution of higher education; and is making satisfactory progress toward receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and has completed at least one year of the program. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on