Contract Manager, Design, Engineering & Construction
Contracts specialist job in Topeka, KS
Meta seeks a highly engaged and experienced team player, for a lead role to join our Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction (DEC) organization. As an Area Contract Manager, you will report to a lead Contracts Manager, and be accountable to deliver on a functional programs within a larger regional team.The role will partner with Contracts Program leadership and all levels across the organization to gather and understand operational and financial information to maximize contract value and reduce risk to the owner. This person needs to show experience in contract development, including scope, pricing, contract structure, legal and pricing negotiations, and incentives. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support ICM's organization from a deal strategy and operational efficiency perspective. Success in the role requires a high degree of process orientation, interpersonal and communication skills, original thinking to proactively identify new and different approaches to structuring deals, and proven success in working across multiple functions as a trusted advisor.A successful person in the role will manage and optimize a variety of Construction, Engineering and Professional Services Contracts and will draft, develop, review and negotiate on the owner's behalf. They will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and the Project Controls team to drive a cohesive and high impact contracts program. The responsibilities of this role include contract development, contract administration, collaboration with Legal, Finance, Construction Management and Project Controls. They will also work to find opportunities for processes improvement within the contract space, in order to drive consistency and efficiency across the organization, along with our cross-functional and external partners. In addition, the role will develop, negotiate and execute a multitude of contracts, as well as partner with Contracts Program leadership to recommend workforce strategy and development for pre-qualified contractors based on key performance indicators.Partnering with stakeholders located across all regions and time zones is a significant challenge and is key to the success of our projects. This position is a great fit for a strategic problem solver with demonstrated contracts management, program development, talent acquisition, leadership, and risk management expertise. The position requires daily engagement with internal and external partners to help drive time-sensitive requirements; therefore, the ideal person must communicate effectively to influence a broad range of leadership and team members. This is a great opportunity to join a growing construction team and work on exciting data center projects throughout the globe, in an exciting and fast-paced environment. If you want to make big contributions to a fast-growing, innovative, and highly engaged team; if you're not content with the status quo, enjoy the challenge of engineering and construction, we encourage you to apply!
**Required Skills:**
Contract Manager, Design, Engineering & Construction Responsibilities:
1. Support the overall design and construction contract management function, including development and implementation of contracts management tooling solutions, contracts playbooks, and deal-to-contract intake and review processes for their functional program
2. Partner with Contracts team leadership and other business leaders to help navigate complex operations and spend initiatives with significant spend and risk
3. drive cross-functional contracts risk and cost containment efforts
4. Understand applicable deal-to-contract policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and control frameworks
5. Proactively work with partners to deliver on various activities including: * Budget planning and financial commitment monitoring * Building contract templates and clause libraries * Contract review processes and procedures * Risk and supplier relationship management efforts
6. Develop and maintain customer relationships to ensure positive and constructive interactions representing complex contracting issues
7. Coordinate and drive resolution to key business issues with legal, risk management, corporate contracts and leadership
8. Serve as the point of contact for contract inquiries for functional programs
9. Provide guidance and internal support for functional programs on best ways to structure deals
10. Ensure that signed contracts are complete and clearly communicated to all relevant parties, including interpretation to support implementation
11. Examine existing policies and procedures to optimize the end-to-end process from creation of the quote to the completion of signatures with all parties concerned
12. Share best practices with and provide training to team, peers, and outside business units to enhance the quality and efficiency of contracting processes
13. Ensure all approved requests have been properly documented, escalated to the appropriate approval level, and resolved within Service Level Agreement
14. Act as a liaison, between Project Controls, Construction Managers and the general contractor to enforce contract
15. Act as liaison between the Legal Department and internal business clients and external contacts
16. Manage and coordinate various projects and contracts management responsibilities
17. Partner with Contracts Program leadership to develop and define KPIs for the purposes of Quarterly and Annual Business Reviews
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
18. 7+ years of relevant work experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, contract management and supply chain operations
19. Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with degree or graduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Legal Studies (JD), Business Administration, English, Engineering, Construction Administration, or equivalent
20. Experience in all Google applications (ex: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Tasks) and Adobe Sign (or similar electronic signing tool)
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
21. Experience with SAP, SRM, BW Reporting or equivalent
22. Experience delivering quality, attention to detail, and financial acuity
23. Experience to think outside of the box in confronting new issues and pursuing novel approaches to old problems
24. Construction and/or data center experience
25. Experience with GMP contract delivery methods
26. Experience learning quickly in a fast-paced and evolving work environment
27. Experience in communication and presentation skills with a proven track-record of high performance driving complex multi-stakeholder projects and programs
28. Experience to quickly adjust to changing priorities and make decisions with limited information. Experience navigating ambiguity and championing change
29. Experience across a broad spectrum of contract types, contract clauses, and business records
30. Experience with process development and continuous improvement in contracts playbooks, deal-to-contract intake/pipelines, and other related procedures and tools
**Public Compensation:**
$144,000/year to $201,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Retail Product & Pricing Specialist
Contracts specialist job in Olathe, KS
Additional Considerations (if any):
Daytime Shifts
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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
Job Description:
Job Title: Retail Product & Pricing Specialist
Department: Grocery
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Function:
Maintains the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance and overall profitability. Ensures products are available to the customer in a timely basis and all item parameters are accurately maintained in the product management software.
Core Competencies:
Partnerships
Growth mindset
Results oriented
Customer focused
Professionalism
Reporting Relations:
Accountable and Reports to: District Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of HWH, Perishables, Store Operations and eCommerce
Positions that Report to you: None
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains a positive attitude; creates an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
Generates a friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to customers; providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to customers and sets a good example.
Maintains the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance and overall profitability.
Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store.
Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner and makes an effort to learn customers' names and to address them by name whenever possible.
Assists customers by: (examples include)
escorting them to the products they're looking for
securing products that are out of reach
loading or unloading heavy items
making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests
performing other tasks in every way possible to enhance the shopping experience.
Assists store management with gross profit analysis and other management reporting functions.
Ensures inventory information is accurate for monthly inventory.
Utilizes product management software to minimize out of stocks and inventory and maintains correct item parameters and signage to maximize sales and profits.
Ensures advertised, EDLP, and RDA items are priced and signed correctly and sufficient quantities are ordered.
Maintains special buys to ensure accuracy of parameters in product management applications.
Performs inventory and pricing verification in accordance with Hy-Vee policy.
Works with upper management to determine product placement for new items and resets to ensure the timely presentation of products to the customer.
Ensures obsolete and discontinued inventory is reduced for quick sale.
Monitors excess inventory and works with store management to minimize.
Monitors and reports on damage/unsaleable and implements solutions to reduce them.
Edits and transmits replenishment and ad orders.
Ensures price changes and product information changes for all items are completed in a timely manner.
Assists department managers with questions concerning product management in their department.
Works with DSD vendors, checks in and balances vendor invoices.
Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.
Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines.
Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in other areas of store as needed.
Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:
Must have the ability to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interpret instructions.
Ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Possess the ability to interview to obtain basic information; guide people to provide basic direction; follow technical manuals and have increased contact with people.
Education and Experience:
High school or equivalent experience. Strong basic math skills necessary. Over six months to one year of similar or related experience.
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force (energy exerted) occasionally.
Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Working Conditions:
This position is frequently exposed to noise, occasionally exposed to temperature extremes and equipment movement hazards, and continually exposed to the fast paced work environment and pressure to meet deadlines.
Equipment Used to Perform Job:
Windows based PC, printer, wireless devices, telephone, fax, copier, calculator, internet, product management software, and Microsoft Office products.
Financial Responsibility:
Responsible for company assets including equipment and merchandise.
Contacts:
Has daily contact with customers, suppliers/vendors and with the general public.
Confidentiality:
Has access to confidential information including store inventory information, item costs, and margins.
Are you ready to smile, apply today.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.
Auto-ApplyBusiness Operations Specialist III
Contracts specialist job in Topeka, KS
We're on a journey to advance how health happens with technologies that support clinicians, inspire innovation, empower patients, and save lives. Our mission? To create a human-centric healthcare experience powered by unified global data. It's a big challenge, but big challenges are what we do best. We're already transforming some of the world's largest health systems-helping them turn data into lifesaving decisions and better patient care.
We want people just as dedicated as we are making history with the advancement of Federal Healthcare systems. If you're excited about making healthcare more human, you've come to the right place.
**About the Position:**
Oracle Health Government Services is seeking a Federal Project Analyst to join our mission-driven organization. In this role, you will primarily focus on supporting business and project operations, with a particular emphasis on invoicing reconciliation and ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and contract-specific documentation requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of FAR principles, and expertise in streamlining invoicing processes to improve efficiency and maintain timely revenue recognition.
As a Project Analyst, you will work closely with Account Leaders, Finance, and other internal departments to ensure that invoicing processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with project and financial goals. You will play a crucial role in optimizing workflows, ensuring accuracy in billing, and supporting the overall success of the project from both operational and financial perspectives.
**This role comes with a committment to be in-office 4 days per week in Arlington, VA.**
**Responsibilities** :
Invoicing & Reconciliation:
Manage the invoicing process, ensuring that all invoices are accurate and in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and specific contract terms. Reconcile invoices with project deliverables, contract agreements, and financial records to ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition. Reconcile any issues or discrepancies.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation:
Ensure all project invoicing and billing processes adhere to the complex requirements outlined in FAR, as well as the specific terms and conditions of each contract. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of FAR clauses, contract terms, and industry best practices to ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Process Improvement & Efficiency:
Identify opportunities to streamline invoicing and reconciliation processes to increase operational efficiency and reduce cycle times. Implement process improvements and automation where possible to enhance the speed and accuracy of invoicing and project financial reporting.
Reporting & Analysis:
Provide detailed reports and analyses of invoicing performance, project financials, and compliance metrics to key stakeholders.
Top skills or competencies to be successful:
- Collaboration with Account Leaders, Project Managers, Finance, and other cross-functional departments
- Ability to analyze issues and work to provide viable solutions.
Education, certifications, or experience (preferred/required):
- Bachelors degree plus a minimum of 5 years experience, or project management experience
- Previous Federal Contracting experience preferred
- US Citizenship is required with an ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (Public Trust).
Oracle Health Mission Statement:
At Oracle, we believe we have a moral obligation to leverage our resources, knowledge, and expertise-as well as our successes in other industries-and apply them to healthcare and health research to make a meaningful impact. Healthcare is personal, and the work we do truly makes a difference for providers and patients.
**Responsibilities**
Serve as a liaison with other divisions such as Finance, Contracts, HR, Legal, Shared Services, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, and Risk Management in an effort to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing. Collect, input, verify, correct, and analyze data to measure key performance indicator actual versus business objectives. Provide updates to management regarding budget to actual, informing them of deviations and opportunities. Provide management with economic impact and compliance issues surrounding key business decisions and/or deals. Communicate Oracle Business Practices to the organization and monitor process and approvals for full compliance. Drive implementation of new processes and procedures.
Disclaimer:
**Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.**
**Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only**
US: Hiring Range in USD from $29.42 to $60.63 per hour; from: $61,200 to $126,100 per annum. May be eligible for equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC3
**About Us**
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_************* or by calling *************** in the United States.
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
Contract Manager - Payer
Contracts specialist job in Topeka, KS
Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format. Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.
By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.
Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.
Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.
By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.
**What We're Looking For:**
We are seeking a Contract Manager to join our Commercial Operations team. This role will oversee the management of our Salesforce contract repository, ensure accuracy and completeness of contract records, and partner with Sales Operations to streamline contract processing and renewals. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in contract administration, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. Experience in healthcare and risk adjustment is a plus.
**What You Will Do:**
+ **Contract Administration & Repository Management**
+ Manage and maintain the Salesforce contract repository.
+ Process incoming contracts and related documents, ensuring accurate filing and categorization.
+ Update and track key contract details, including terms, SLAs, effective dates, product details, and other data points.
**Collaboration with Sales Operations**
+ Partner with Sales Operations to capture and validate contract metadata.
+ Support Deal Desk in renewal processes by identifying whether contracts represent standard renewals or require Client Success / Sales involvement.
+ Ensure contract information aligns with internal reporting and operational needs.
+ **Renewal & Lifecycle Support**
+ Participate in renewal workflows to support efficient processing and escalation when needed.
+ Monitor upcoming contract expirations and support proactive renewal strategies.
+ **Compliance & Risk Management**
+ Ensure contract records meet organizational standards and compliance requirements.
+ Support the business in adhering to contractual obligations and timelines.
**What You Need to Succeed:**
+ 3+ years of experience in contracts administration, contract management, or a similar role.
+ Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and repository best practices.
+ Proficiency in Salesforce or other CRM/contract management tools.
+ Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
+ Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
+ Ability to travel quarterly for Corporate and Commercial meetings.
**What Helps You Stand Out:**
+ Background in healthcare, healthcare operations, or risk adjustment.
+ Experience partnering with Sales, Client Success, and Deal Desk functions.
**What We Offer:**
+ Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
+ Unlimited Paid time off (PTO) plan, plus holidays
+ Retirement savings plan
+ Employee wellness programs
**Physical Requirements:**
Must have the ability to stand and sit frequently throughout an eight-hour period, reach horizontally and vertically for overhead use. Must be able to use telephone or headset equipment. Incumbent must be able to lift 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 8+ hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals.
To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.
This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here (************************************************** . Know Your Rights (*********************************************************************** , explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Learn more here .
At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual ones. In fact, we aren't even able to see whether you've responded.) Responding is entirely optional and will not affect your application or hiring process in any way.
Datavant is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation while seeking employment, please contact us at ***********************. We will review your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
For more information about how we collect and use your data, please review our Privacy Policy (**************************************** .
We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services.
The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job.
The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is:
$103,000-$121,000 USD
To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.
This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here (************************************************** . Know Your Rights (*********************************************************************** , explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual ones. In fact, we aren't even able to see whether you've responded.) Responding is entirely optional and will not affect your application or hiring process in any way.
Datavant is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation while seeking employment, please request it here, (************************************************************** Id=**********48790029&layout Id=**********48795462) by selecting the 'Interview Accommodation Request' category. You will need your requisition ID when submitting your request, you can find instructions for locating it here (******************************************************************************************************* . Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
For more information about how we collect and use your data, please review our Privacy Policy (**************************************** .
Contracts Manager
Contracts specialist job in Topeka, KS
defi SOLUTIONS is a pioneer in end-to-end, SaaS loan originations, servicing, and managed servicing solutions. Our customers include the highest volume captive auto lenders, banks, credit unions, and finance companies in North America. We have more than three decades of experience helping lending reduce time-to-market, streamline operations and customer lending processes with proven, scalable performance. Learn more at defisolutions.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Position Purpose:
The Manager, Contract Administration provides administrative and legal support in a corporate setting operating with a high degree of autonomy. Acting as legal liaison you provide counsel to contract professionals, sales and account executives, product teams, implementation teams, and technology leaders on legal matters. You develop and maintain all forms of contracts and legal documentation, providing sound direction to contract specialists on effective document review, issue-spotting, and problem-solving.
Essential functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Working directly with our executives drafting, reviewing and negotiating all contracts from start to finish including:
Various corporate administrative duties (eg managing execution of legal documents, assisting with federal, state and local filings, etc.)
Drafting and negotiation of client agreements and related documentation.
Establishing trust with senior business unit leadership through providing them with effective legal advice.
Independently perform risk mitigation in both new and legacy agreements without significant oversight.
Growing your understanding of contracting standards, company risk thresholds and issues.
Staying abreast of industry standard methodologies and proposed legislations related to operations of the business and effectively advising accordingly.
Working with domestic and international sales
Evaluate contracting and Legal Department procedures and standards based on experience and ongoing learning, suggesting improvements to them.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required qualifications:
Five (5) + years' visionary legal experience working at either a law firm or as in-house counsel.
We require that you are highly motivated and organized, and expect you to set and execute priorities effectively.
Experienced in transactional and commercial contract and negotiation.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external parties.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills and attention to detail, particularly with risk identification/mitigation, contract drafting and negotiating.
Demonstrated ability to independently investigating complex problems, developing effective recommendations, negotiating resolutions, and resolving issues in a professional manner.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience negotiating technology contracts with Fortune 500 companies or financial institutions.
Background in lending or other highly regulated industries.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance.
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) software.
Travel required:
Less than 10%
Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
defi SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Project Specialist
Contracts specialist job in Topeka, KS
Job Number #170565 - Topeka, Kansas, United States **Who We Are** Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
**Project Specialist**
As a Project Specialist in the Project Management Office (PMO), you will lead complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through launch. You will drive project planning, execution, and launch by applying core project management principles (scope, schedule, budget, risk, stakeholder management). You will ensure projects across the Hill's Pet Nutrition Organization aligning with strategic goals and ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
**Responsibilities:**
+ **Project Management:** Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets. Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful, on-time delivery. Communicate project status, risks, and changes to leadership and stakeholders.
+ **Cross-Functional Coordination:** Act as the Project Lead for multiple strategic projects. Align and manage all cross-functional partners (e.g., Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Design, Packaging) to ensure smooth execution. Manage team activities, including meetings, action items, interdependencies, and communications.
+ **PM Discipline & Documentation** : Establish and champion project management excellence and capabilities. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives. Coordinate and ensure timely completion of all project documentation and presentations.
+ **PMO Contribution:** Actively contribute to the PMO to drive continuous process improvement across the project portfolio. Help develop and implement best practices, establishing the PMO as a center of excellence that delivers strategic value.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, business, or related field.
+ Minimum of 4 years of progressive project management experience
+ Proven ability to lead and manage complex, cross-functional projects. Expertise in core project management methodologies (scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, and stakeholder management).
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Progressive project management experience in New Product Introduction or Product Development within a structured/regulated industry.
+ Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent certification.
+ Experience in product commercialization (waterfall or agile environments).
+ Experience managing project and department activities and utilizing schedule and resource forecasting tools.
+ Expert-level familiarity with enterprise Project Management applications (Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace).
+ Strong analytical skills: ability to gather, analyze, and present project data, including creating data visualizations (e.g., Looker, Tableau, or Power BI).
**Compensation and Benefits**
Salary Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
**Our Commitment to Inclusion**
Our journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form (***************************************************************************************************** should you require accommodation.
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Contracts Administrator
Contracts specialist job in Topeka, KS
**Who we are:** Rubrik is one of the fastest growing companies in Silicon Valley, revolutionizing data protection and management in the emerging multi-cloud IT industry. Recently a Top 10 of the Forbes Cloud 100 and in the LinkedIn Top Companies list for 2020, our mission is to unlock the power of data by organizing and protecting the world's business information by building a forward-thinking, design-oriented brand that impacts the perception of user interface and experience in enterprise.
We aren't shy about crafting products to solve problems no-one has tackled or thought about before by defining the industry, instead of waiting for directions. Rubrik is the world's first platform to orchestrate data for hybrid cloud enterprises anytime, anywhere. We blend future-proof architecture with consumer-grade simplicity to pioneer a fresh approach to an old problem. Our focus is on the people that can produce extraordinary results. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity and excited by the prospect of a challenge. Bottom line, if you have a limitless drive and like to win, we want to talk to you!
Contracts Administrator
The Rubrik Commercial Legal Team is responsible for managing legal contracts and advising on
all transactional revenue-based matters. The team is looking for an energetic, creative, talented
and experienced Contracts Administrator with a passion for supporting a commercial legal
team in a high-volume, fast-paced, high-performing and collaborative environment, takes pride
in quality work product, and thrives in a customer-service-oriented role. This role will primarily
focus on the administrative aspects of (i) supporting Commercial Legal with day-to-day
processes and workflows; (ii) managing all software tools & repositories used by Commercial
Legal; (iii) managing Commercial Legal's front door ticketing system and engaging with the
internal sales clients; (iv) supporting Commercial Legal's sales clients with their day-to-day
questions; (v) and post-signature contract management. This role will not involve pre-signature
contract review or negotiating.
We are open to in-person or full-time remote for this position in the US only
What you'll be doing:
Contracts Administration
● Respond to RFP questions assigned to Commercial Legal
● Manage Rubrik Legal's various email aliases to ensure all requests are addressed
● Manage the Commercial Legal intranet page, public-facing legal page, and template
library
● Oversee Commercial Legal's intake tool, ensuring requests are assigned, tracked, and
align with established guidelines and policies
● Manage Commercial Legal's contract repositories
● Supporting attorneys with post-signature contract obligations with its customers
● Manage Commercial Legal's signature tools
● Collaborate with other internal sales clients and cross-functional departments within
Rubrik on behalf of Legal
● Create detailed playbooks and process checklists to improve standardization and
efficiency
● Act as a liaison between Rubrik Legal teams and cross-functional stakeholders to
ensure seamless information flow
● Be flexible and able to pivot as Rubrik's products and business model changes
● Manage ad hoc tasks, as assigned
Experience you'll need:
● BA/BS degree
● Minimum 4+ years relevant experience working with contracts in a high-growth business
environment either at a corporation or law firm
● Proficiency with legal and business technologies, such as DocuSign, Microsoft Office,
GSuite, Slack, Zoom, Salesforce.com, Box, Ironclad, Evisort, and Adobe
● Inspires confidence and trust, with high integrity and transparency
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively
with an enterprise sales organization and with a range of global colleagues across all
company functions
● Demonstrated experience as a motivated contributor who can work independently with
excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
● Quick learner, with the ability to prioritize, escalate and manage business expectations in
a fast-paced environment
● Experience in enterprise software and/or IT businesses, with knowledge of SaaS and
cloud-based service offerings a plus
The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US Pay Range
$84,800-$127,200 USD
**Join Us in Securing the World's Data**
Rubrik (RBRK), the Security and AI Operations Company, leads at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise AI acceleration. Rubrik Security Cloud delivers complete cyber resilience by securing, monitoring, and recovering data, identities, and workloads across clouds. Rubrik Agent Cloud accelerates trusted AI agent deployments at scale by monitoring and auditing agentic actions, enforcing real-time guardrails, fine-tuning for accuracy and undoing agentic mistakes.
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**Inclusion @ Rubrik**
At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world's data.
Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential.
**Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:**
+ Our Company: We are committed to building a merit-based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here.
+ Our Culture: We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive, and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries.
+ Our Communities: We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities.
**Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rubrik complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at ************* if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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Project Specialist
Contracts specialist job in Topeka, KS
Job Number #170565 - Topeka, Kansas, United States Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Project Specialist
As a Project Specialist in the Project Management Office (PMO), you will lead complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through launch. You will drive project planning, execution, and launch by applying core project management principles (scope, schedule, budget, risk, stakeholder management). You will ensure projects across the Hill's Pet Nutrition Organization aligning with strategic goals and ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
Responsibilities:
Project Management: Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets. Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful, on-time delivery. Communicate project status, risks, and changes to leadership and stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the Project Lead for multiple strategic projects. Align and manage all cross-functional partners (e.g., Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Design, Packaging) to ensure smooth execution. Manage team activities, including meetings, action items, interdependencies, and communications.
PM Discipline & Documentation: Establish and champion project management excellence and capabilities. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives. Coordinate and ensure timely completion of all project documentation and presentations.
PMO Contribution: Actively contribute to the PMO to drive continuous process improvement across the project portfolio. Help develop and implement best practices, establishing the PMO as a center of excellence that delivers strategic value.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, business, or related field.
Minimum of 4 years of progressive project management experience
Proven ability to lead and manage complex, cross-functional projects. Expertise in core project management methodologies (scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, and stakeholder management).
Preferred Qualifications:
Progressive project management experience in New Product Introduction or Product Development within a structured/regulated industry.
Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent certification.
Experience in product commercialization (waterfall or agile environments).
Experience managing project and department activities and utilizing schedule and resource forecasting tools.
Expert-level familiarity with enterprise Project Management applications (Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace).
Strong analytical skills: ability to gather, analyze, and present project data, including creating data visualizations (e.g., Looker, Tableau, or Power BI).
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
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Bilingual Customer Quality Specialist
Contracts specialist job in Topeka, KS
The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for analyzing the efficiency and effectiveness of individual case analysts. The QA Specialist reviews cases, interactions and evaluates them for compliance with standardized process requirements in both English and Spanish languages.
**Key Responsibilities:**
The QA Specialist reviews cases, emails, and recorded telephonic interactions and evaluates them for compliance with standardized process requirements. Requirements may include soft skills in phone calls, clear communication in emails, and an adherence to directive in case work. Based on the review, the Quality Analyst provides a concise written analysis of the work reviewed along with feedback and coaching recommendations to improve the performance of the program.
**Required minimum qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent OR 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
+ Experience following defined processes.
+ Must be a US Citizen or Authorized to work in the US (if not a citizen) and a resident of the US for at least 3 years within the last 5 years.
+ Must have fluent written and verbal English and must be fluent verbal Spanish.
+ Candidates that do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Experience with CMS's 1095-A
+ Advanced proficiency with MS Office including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
+ Familiarity with process improvement systems such as Lean Six Sigma, Agile, and others.
+ Previous Federal Government experience.
**Compensation Ranges**
Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.
**EEO Requirements**
It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.
**Disclaimer**
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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EEO Requirements
It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.
Reconciliation Senior Specialist
Contracts specialist job in Topeka, KS
**_What Product or Services Marketing contributes to Cardinal Health_** Marketing is responsible for assessing customer needs, market conditions and competition to inform business strategy. Marketing implements the strategy through developing, commercializing and monitoring the appropriate products and services.
Product or Services Marketing is responsible for defining the product/service and market strategy and life cycle management including customer need identification, market research, product or service offering, pricing, positioning, promotion, branding and distribution to drive customer loyalty, sales growth and improved profitability.
**_Job Summary_**
The Sr Specialist, Product and Solutions Marketing plans and coordinates the logistics of conferences, congresses, and events to increase product and brand awareness. This job prepares new product information, plans events (e.g., identifying/negotiating price for event space, determining event agendas, coordinating event marketing, etc.), sets up exhibition space and displays promotional materials. This job also manages program budgets and measures lead generation resulting from events.
**_Responsibilities_**
+ Develop subject matter expertise in retail pharmacy reimbursement processes specifically receivables.
+ Lead customer implementations, maintenance, training, and collections efforts in assigned region.
+ Own managing the sales pipeline for Reconciliation from lead generation, qualification, to close..
+ Report out regionally t sales leadership scorecards tied to close rates, opportunities, and results to goal.
+ Proactively engage customers and field resources when necessary
+ Lead contact for escalated customer calls and requests (tier 3) regardless of assigned region.
+ Analyze customers in assigned region and ensure complete remittance data automation where possible.
+ Oversee the ongoing training needs of the customer, the ISF, and the Managed Care Support Team including conducting regular webinar trainings.
+ Analyze Central Pay payment data and provide succinct recap showing trends and abnormalities, including identifying potential credit risks requiring immediate attention.
+ Communicate updates within region to key internal stakeholders within sales, operations, and marketing.
**_Qualifications_**
+ 2-4 years of experience preferred
+ BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field preferred
**_What is expected of you and others at this level_**
+ Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
+ Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
+ Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve
+ Applies judgment within defined parameters
+ Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
+ Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy
**Anticipated salary range:** $68,400-$88,020
**Bonus eligible:** No
**Benefits:** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
+ Medical, dental and vision coverage
+ Paid time off plan
+ Health savings account (HSA)
+ 401k savings plan
+ Access to wages before pay day with my FlexPay
+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
+ Short- and long-term disability coverage
+ Work-Life resources
+ Paid parental leave
+ Healthy lifestyle programs
**Application window anticipated to close:** 1/20/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._
_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._
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Senior Proposal Specialist
Contracts specialist job in Olathe, KS
CDM Smith is seeking a creative and persuasive writer to join our North Group marketing team. If you are a creative thinker and enjoy collaborating with teams to lead the development of compelling written storylines for proposals and presentations, we are interested in talking to you. Candidates must be able to bring ideas to life that engage our clients and convey the distinguishing features of our approach and technical solutions. High importance is placed on a having positive attitude, looking for opportunities to lead, being flexible with change, and working well with others in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio of work that showcases engaging and innovative written content that is compliant with client RFPs while connecting with the audience.
**We are open to considering candidates in the following states: NH, ME, MA, RI, CT, NY, PA, NJ, DE, WV, OH, IN, MI, IL, WI, MN. **
For more information about what CDM Smith offers its employees please visit our careers page: ************************************
As a member of the CDM Smith team, you would contribute to our mission by:
- Planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing strategies for marketing and business development opportunities throughout the firm's North Region.
- Developing, writing, editing, and reviewing content for proposals, presentations, resumes, project descriptions, and related marketing materials for our municipal water and environmental clients.
- Applying creativity/strategic vision and a theme-based approach to lead brainstorming, storyboarding, and other strategy development sessions.
- Updating information in the CDM Smith firmwide database of resumes, project descriptions, proposals and qualification packages, and maintaining marketing and visual presentation information.
- Being actively involved in the wider CDM Smith marketing discipline by participating on task forces and committees, as available.
- Developing business development, marketing, facilitation, and writing skills through internal and external training sources and associations membership and committee involvement.
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**Job Title:**
Senior Proposal Specialist
**Group:**
NEG
**Employment Type:**
Regular
**Minimum Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree.
- 6 years of related experience.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism or related degree.
- Previous experience working for an architectural, engineering, construction, or other technical firm.
- Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Copilot and SharePoint applications; advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint, including use of styles and templates.
- Experience in editing/proofreading narrative written by technical professionals.
- Practical experience in facilitating both large and small groups in strategy and proposal development.
- The ability to work under rigid time constraints where a narrow margin for errors or delays is allowed.
- Experience with business development/marketing process models (such as Dag Knudsen, Miller-Heiman, Shipley).
**EEO Statement:**
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**Why CDM Smith?:**
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**Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.**
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
**Job Site Location:**
United States - Nationwide
**Agency Disclaimer:**
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
**Amount of Travel Required:**
5%
**Assignment Category:**
Fulltime-Regular
**Visa Sponsorship Available:**
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
**Skills and Abilities:**
- Excellent command of grammar, the AP Style Manual, and spelling.
- Ability to organize, negotiate, and drive proposal schedules.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively coordinate projects with team members based across the country.
**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$77,667
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$128,128
**Additional Compensation:**
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
**Work Location Options:**
Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
**Massachusetts Applicants:**
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Contract Negotiator Manager - Providers
Contracts specialist job in Topeka, KS
At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
**Position Summary**
+ Recruits providers as needed to ensure network adequacy and achievement of network expansion goals.
+ Negotiates contracts with health care providers using pre-determined internal guidelines and financial standards.
+ Uses various sources of competitive intel to negotiate best in market discounts.
+ Develops rate proposals and performs financial analyses to ensure that results are within pre-determined targets.
+ Negotiates contract language in accordance with Aetna standards, engaging other departments as needed for review and approval of contract terms outside the standards.
+ Responsible for building contracts and amendments in contract management system in accordance with Aetna established guidelines, obtaining signatures, monitoring their progress post-signature, and verifying their accuracy post-release.
+ Manages contract performance and works with various internal departments to address questions, issues, and activities related to execution, loading, and ongoing maintenance of provider contracts.
+ Supports the negotiation and implementation of value-based contract relationships in support of business strategies.
+ Manages relationships with key providers and ensures resolution of escalated issues related, but not limited to, claims payment, contract interpretation and parameters, or accuracy of provider contract or demographic information.
+ Negotiates settlements as needed.
+ Responsible for identifying and making recommendations to manage cost issues and supporting cost saving initiatives.
**Required Qualifications**
+ 3+ years of experience negotiating contracts with ancillary providers, facilities, physician groups, and IPAs, including contract language, development and analysis of rate proposals, identifying operational and financial improvement opportunities, and collection and analysis of competitive data and key financial metrics. Uses competitive and financial data, as well as analysis detail, to negotiate favorable contracts.
+ Understanding of common contract provisions, provider reimbursement methodologies and terms, and industry standard payment policies and practices.
+ Understanding of provider financial issues, regulatory requirements, and competitor strategies.
+ Demonstrates high proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
+ Detail-oriented with strong communication, analytical and negotiation skills.
+ Able to manage expectations and maintain strong relationships, both internally and externally.
+ Ability to build collaborative relationships with providers and work cross-functionally to resolve complex provider contract issues.
+ Highly organized and able to successfully manage and prioritize multiple negotiations, issues, and other tasks to ensure completion and meet deadlines.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Strong problem resolution and decision-making skills.
+ Experience negotiating and/or managing hospital contracts.
+ Experience negotiating and/or managing value-based contracts brings added value.
**Education**
+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and professional work experience.
**Anticipated Weekly Hours**
40
**Time Type**
Full time
**Pay Range**
The typical pay range for this role is:
$54,300.00 - $145,860.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
**Great benefits for great people**
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .
+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit *****************************************
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/31/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Contract to Direct Hire
Contracts specialist job in Lawrence, KS
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SAP - Quality Management - QM - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN
Contracts specialist job in Topeka, KS
At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Our objective is to provide clients with a unique business perspective on how to leverage SAP technology to improve their operations. This is rooted in EY's SAP service line capabilities (Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch and SuccessFactors) that are focused on helping clients improve performance and increase productivity.
**The opportunity**
We are seeking a forward-thinking SAP professional to join our Technical Consulting team. Collaborating with external clients and internal teams, you will use your strong proficiency in SAP technology to help clients achieve improved outcomes and lasting results. Harnessing our expertise in tax, assurance, transaction and risk, and by utilizing your capabilities to implement SAP, you will pave the way for innovative solutions.
As a Senior Technology Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. You will interact with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that newly implemented technology solutions meet their needs. Your collaboration with technical teams will be essential in designing and delivering effective system architecture solutions.
**Your key responsibilities**
In this role, you will spend your time engaging with clients and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery. You will face challenges that require analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, providing you with opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. This position may require regular travel to meet with clients, allowing you to build relationships and understand their needs better. Key responsibilities include:
+ Interacting with business stakeholders to evaluate business models and processes.
+ Analyzing newly implemented technology solutions to verify they meet business requirements.
+ Collaborating with technical teams to design and deliver system architecture solutions.
+ Strategically design and prototype SAP QM (Quality Management) solutions, leading discussions on functionality to support informed decision-making.
+ Conduct comprehensive system demonstrations to highlight SAP's standard capabilities, gaining stakeholder acceptance while pinpointing any functional discrepancies or specific client needs.
+ Accurately interpret and convert local business needs into corresponding system configurations, ensuring SAP setups align with customer objectives.
+ Develop detailed functional specifications that effectively communicate business requirements to bridge the gap with SAP's capabilities.
+ Interface effectively with developers to translate functional specification documentation into technical specifications and the development of technical designs.
+ Perform field and value mappings associated with data conversion efforts.
+ Demonstrate the system's new features and improvements to stakeholders after configuration and development are complete.
+ Provide support and subject matter expertise during the execution of testing activities and resolve any specific issues identified during testing.
+ Work on the development training materials incorporating requirements and deliver end user training or 'train the trainer' workshops according to the training plans/schedules.
+ Provide essential support after system go-live, swiftly addressing and rectifying any emerging issues to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
+ Exhibit deep technical proficiency and an understanding of business processes to contribute to the project's success.
+ Cross team coordination on integration points with PTD, LEX(IM/EWM), STP to ensure seamless alignment across various system components.
**Skills and attributes for success**
To excel in this role, you will need a combination of technical and interpersonal skills. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be crucial.
On your typical engagement, you will work with the key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities. You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems. The following skills and attributes will make a significant impact:
+ Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
+ Proficiency in technology business requirements definition and analysis.
+ Experience in system configuration design and technology cost-benefit analysis.
+ Ability to manage client relationships and communicate with impact.
**To qualify for the role, you must have**
+ A bachelor's degree.
+ Typically, no less than 2 - 4 years relevant experience working with SAP ERP based systems, with a specialized focus on Quality Management modules.
+ Strong technical skills in application functional design.
+ Expertise in technology business requirements definition, analysis, and mapping.
+ Capacity for critical thinking and complex problem-solving.
+ Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
+ Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.
+ A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.
**Ideally, you'll also have**
+ Prior consulting industry experience or deep functional experience.
+ SAP certification(s).
+ Experience with at least one full cycle implementation of your core module.
**What we look for**
We seek individuals who are proactive, innovative, and eager to contribute to team success. Top performers are those who demonstrate strong analytical skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and a passion for technology and its impact on business.
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At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .
+ We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $102,500 to $187,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $122,900 to $213,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
+ Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
+ Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
**Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.**
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Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
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Research Project Specialist
Contracts specialist job in Lawrence, KS
50% Program Director Support & Program Management * Assistance with the preparation of renewal/new applications, including time-intensive tables * Analyze and interpret the agency's request for proposal (RFP), which includes eligibility requirements, instructions for proposal development and submission, budget requirements for allowable and unallowable costs, cost sharing requirements, and appropriate agency forms
* Analyze and assemble data into NIH-required tables for grant submission, and into plots for strategic planning by directors
* Verify the correct format of data and final consolidation of all required components of each different application
* Collect data from the required institutional offices and departments on student applicant pools
* Obtain additional university approvals from affiliated departments and programs as necessary, including facilitation of written responses related to future negotiations of terms and conditions
* Ensure inclusion and review/approve contents of commitments letters to confirm financial needs and collaboration necessary for successful implementation of the project, including all internal parties.
* Maintenance of trainee pool statistics for each incoming class across all relevant programs
* Collect and maintain confidential student data using FERPA-compliant method
* Confirm and implement all necessary compliance regulations for training programs
* Preparation of annual progress reports, including time-intensive tables
* Requesting and compilation of trainee annual reports, including preparation and distribution of feedback letters
* Tracking former trainee career progress
* Collect data for reports to the NIH as requested by the program directors
* Preparation and implementation of annual nomination processes for new trainees
* Assist in the recruiting and on-boarding of new mentors
* Maintain records about trainee and mentor participation in required events (trainings, symposia)
* Solve unique and time-sensitive problems and interact with directors, agency officials, and university personnel; maintain a high responsiveness
30% Communication and Program Events
* Updating and maintaining program website
* Assist in administration of steering committee, mentors, or student meetings with program directors
* Assist in the planning and implementation of meetings between directors and external advisory board members
* Develop and implement production of brochures and other advertising materials for recruiting purposes
* Assist in preparation for invited seminar speakers (travel, room scheduling, ordering hospitality, reimbursement)
* Assist in administration of annual Chemical Biology Symposium (diverse logistics, travel, room scheduling, ordering hospitality, reimbursement)
10% Trainee Support
* Tracking of current trainee progress
* Interfacing with trainees about use of NIH X-Train, setting up health insurance, guidance for spending of travel and supply funds through use of internal KU systems, etc.
* Assist trainees with internship travel and expense reporting
10% Other
* Organize, prepare for, and attend regular virtual meetings with directors
* Provide organizational support for training certificate associated courses
* Other duties as specified, based on needs
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR)
31743BR
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, ******************, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, ************, 711 TTY.
Work Schedule
M-F 12pm-4pm
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Contact Information to Applicants
Brian Ackley
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Required Qualifications
* High School diploma or GED equivalency as indicated in the application materials.
* Three years of office experience or three years of post-secondary education as stated in application materials.
* Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with scheduling software (Outlook), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and ability to learn other software as stated in application materials.
* Experience balancing long- and short-term projects that require high levels of attention to detail and organizational skills as evidenced in work history.
* Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail as demonstrated by application materials.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrative staff, and students in a higher education environment.
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range
starting at $20,000 or commensurate with experience
FTE
.50
Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree and/or five years of administrative work experience.
* Experience writing and editing brochures, newsletters, grants or other professional materials.
* Experience with social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.
* Demonstrated evidence in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
* Demonstrated experience in a deadline-driven environment.
* Demonstrated experience in research, statistics, and evaluation.
* Demonstrated ability to be highly self-directed, detail-oriented with a high attention to accuracy.
* Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills as demonstrated by experience in previous employment, and/or references.
Position Overview
The directors of the NIH-funded Chemical Biology training program at the University of Kansas are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented half-time Research Project Specialist. This person will provide support for the functioning of the program. The position requires a high attention to detail, as well as the ability to multi-task in order to effectively meet competing deadlines.
Reg/Temp
Regular
Application Review Begins
15-Dec-2025
Anticipated Start Date
01-Feb-2026
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:
* resume
* cover letter
* list of three professional references
Application review begins Monday December 15 and will continue until a qualified applicant is identified.
Job Family
Research-KUL
Work Location Assignment
On-Site
Easy ApplyOperations Specialist 2
Contracts specialist job in Nortonville, KS
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Handle incoming grain by unloading trucks. If necessary, weigh and test the grain, and transfer the grain to the correct bin utilizing the available storage space as efficiently as possible. Load out grain to either trucks or rail cars following legal weight limits.
Blend grains as necessary when preparing to ship out of the facility to meet specifications of the receiving customer & eliminate any quality discounts by the receiving customer.
Maintain the quality of the grain in the elevator by making periodic inspections of all stored grain, turn the grain only as necessary to maintain quality, and make recommendations to help improve grain handling operation and provide better service and value for our customers.
Unload feed from supply truck and load into warehouse. Load feed into customer vehicles as directed by location manager or elevator superintendent.
Load liquid, dry, and NH3 fertilizer into customer vehicles and deliver as directed.
Drive a commercial vehicle when requested.
Assist with the operation of the seed cleaner.
Assist with monthly inventory duties.
Observe OSHA, state, federal, and MKC safety regulations. Promote a safety culture by proactively assessing all activities for dangerous circumstances.
Maintain equipment and facilities regularly to the manufactures specifications or the MKC maintenance program and follow housekeeping standards keeping facilities neat and clean.
Assist other locations and/or departments as requested.
Maintain all vehicles in proper operating order, as well as keeping them clean and neat in appearance. In addition, all maintenance shall be documented in writing.
Maintain a positive visual image of all locations by keeping the property and grounds clean, neat and orderly in appearance.
Provide outstanding customer service to generate repeat business.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and smell. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds & occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Eye protection, hard hats, and gloves are required in designated areas. Full length denim or similar material pants and leather toed shoes are to be worn at all times (with the exception of other appropriate attire for onsite and offsite professional meetings). Appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e. goggles, gloves, long sleeve shirt, and/or face mask) may be required as prescribed by the chemical label when handling chemicals.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
A high school degree or GED.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job involves work inside a climate-controlled office atmosphere as well as outside in hot and cold weather. Job involves much stooping, standing, and climbing on ladders. Extensive scooping with a shovel and sweeping with a broom are also required.
Commercial Project Specialist
Contracts specialist job in De Soto, KS
Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We're on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision. Because it's our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It's every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
Job Summary
Our Commercial Career Program is a sales/marketing rotation program designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of our sales processes, products, and customer engagement strategies. This program offers a unique opportunity to rotate through various customer service and sales functions, receive mentorship from experienced sales or product management professionals, and develop the skills needed to excel in a career at Huhtamaki.
Program Structure:
Duration: 12-18 months training
Rotations: 2-3 rotations across different commercial functions (e.g., Customer Service, Sales, Sales Operations, Product Management)
Training: Comprehensive onboarding and continuous professional development
Mentorship: Pairing with senior sales/product mgmt.. leaders and mentors
Evaluation: Regular performance reviews and feedback sessions
Essential Functions
Acclimate to Huhtamaki, products, and processes.
Directly interact with customers in various ways
Partner with cross-functional business leaders to assist on strategic projects
Identify areas to improve and streamline processes
All other duties assigned by management
Job Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
Strong interest in a career in sales or marketing
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Willingness to relocate within US for sales opportunities
Willingness to travel for business
Environment
Office environment
Work hours are usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but could require after hours and weekend work to complete projects on time
Travel as needed; up to 10%
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.
Auto-ApplyProject Specialist
Contracts specialist job in Topeka, KS
A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet and Science Diet. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.
Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.
We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.
A career at Hill's Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title: Project Specialist
Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date: 11/27/25
Hybrid
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #170565 - Topeka, Kansas, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Project Specialist
As a Project Specialist in the Project Management Office (PMO), you will lead complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through launch. You will drive project planning, execution, and launch by applying core project management principles (scope, schedule, budget, risk, stakeholder management). You will ensure projects across the Hill's Pet Nutrition Organization aligning with strategic goals and ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
Responsibilities:
* Project Management: Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets. Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful, on-time delivery. Communicate project status, risks, and changes to leadership and stakeholders.
* Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the Project Lead for multiple strategic projects. Align and manage all cross-functional partners (e.g., Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Design, Packaging) to ensure smooth execution. Manage team activities, including meetings, action items, interdependencies, and communications.
* PM Discipline & Documentation: Establish and champion project management excellence and capabilities. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives. Coordinate and ensure timely completion of all project documentation and presentations.
* PMO Contribution: Actively contribute to the PMO to drive continuous process improvement across the project portfolio. Help develop and implement best practices, establishing the PMO as a center of excellence that delivers strategic value.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, business, or related field.
* Minimum of 4 years of progressive project management experience
* Proven ability to lead and manage complex, cross-functional projects. Expertise in core project management methodologies (scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, and stakeholder management).
Preferred Qualifications:
* Progressive project management experience in New Product Introduction or Product Development within a structured/regulated industry.
* Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent certification.
* Experience in product commercialization (waterfall or agile environments).
* Experience managing project and department activities and utilizing schedule and resource forecasting tools.
* Expert-level familiarity with enterprise Project Management applications (Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace).
* Strong analytical skills: ability to gather, analyze, and present project data, including creating data visualizations (e.g., Looker, Tableau, or Power BI).
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
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Senior Proposal Specialist
Contracts specialist job in Topeka, KS
CDM Smith is seeking a creative and persuasive writer to join our North Group marketing team. If you are a creative thinker and enjoy collaborating with teams to lead the development of compelling written storylines for proposals and presentations, we are interested in talking to you. Candidates must be able to bring ideas to life that engage our clients and convey the distinguishing features of our approach and technical solutions. High importance is placed on a having positive attitude, looking for opportunities to lead, being flexible with change, and working well with others in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio of work that showcases engaging and innovative written content that is compliant with client RFPs while connecting with the audience.
**We are open to considering candidates in the following states: NH, ME, MA, RI, CT, NY, PA, NJ, DE, WV, OH, IN, MI, IL, WI, MN. **
For more information about what CDM Smith offers its employees please visit our careers page: ************************************
As a member of the CDM Smith team, you would contribute to our mission by:
- Planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing strategies for marketing and business development opportunities throughout the firm's North Region.
- Developing, writing, editing, and reviewing content for proposals, presentations, resumes, project descriptions, and related marketing materials for our municipal water and environmental clients.
- Applying creativity/strategic vision and a theme-based approach to lead brainstorming, storyboarding, and other strategy development sessions.
- Updating information in the CDM Smith firmwide database of resumes, project descriptions, proposals and qualification packages, and maintaining marketing and visual presentation information.
- Being actively involved in the wider CDM Smith marketing discipline by participating on task forces and committees, as available.
- Developing business development, marketing, facilitation, and writing skills through internal and external training sources and associations membership and committee involvement.
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**Job Title:**
Senior Proposal Specialist
**Group:**
NEG
**Employment Type:**
Regular
**Minimum Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree.
- 6 years of related experience.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism or related degree.
- Previous experience working for an architectural, engineering, construction, or other technical firm.
- Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Copilot and SharePoint applications; advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint, including use of styles and templates.
- Experience in editing/proofreading narrative written by technical professionals.
- Practical experience in facilitating both large and small groups in strategy and proposal development.
- The ability to work under rigid time constraints where a narrow margin for errors or delays is allowed.
- Experience with business development/marketing process models (such as Dag Knudsen, Miller-Heiman, Shipley).
**EEO Statement:**
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**Why CDM Smith?:**
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (*************************************************
**Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.**
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
**Job Site Location:**
United States - Nationwide
**Agency Disclaimer:**
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
**Amount of Travel Required:**
5%
**Assignment Category:**
Fulltime-Regular
**Visa Sponsorship Available:**
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
**Skills and Abilities:**
- Excellent command of grammar, the AP Style Manual, and spelling.
- Ability to organize, negotiate, and drive proposal schedules.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively coordinate projects with team members based across the country.
**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$77,667
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$128,128
**Additional Compensation:**
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
**Work Location Options:**
Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
**Massachusetts Applicants:**
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Contract to Direct Hire
Contracts specialist job in Lawrence, KS
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