[Hybrid] Senior Contracts Specialist (govt contract exp pref)

[Hybrid] Senior Contracts Specialist (govt contract exp pref)

Hybrid role with a 2-3 days per week work-from-home schedule.

Location : Near Dickson, TN (an hour west of Nashville). Candidates within 1-2 hours of Nashville are welcome. Travel is required for occasional onsite meetings.

Job Type : Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. Start Date : ASAP.

Pay Range : $75,000 – $90,000 per year (base salary; actual pay will reflect experience).

Job Summary

Our client, a well-established chemical manufacturer, seeks an analytical and communicative Senior Contracts Specialist to support the full lifecycle management of contracts across domestic and international markets. About 60% of the role focuses on facilitating government contracts. The position requires strong proposal writing, contract negotiation, and compliance skills, with a proven track record of aligning internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will help maintain the company's competitive edge in defense, aerospace, and oil & gas applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the lifecycle of government and commercial contracts.
• Create proposals and support negotiations with the Director of Programs Management.
• Interpret contracts and oversee their execution, including performance tracking and closeout.
• Act as a resource for ITAR / EAR regulations, contract types, and flow-down requirements.
• Negotiate and administer NDAs, teaming agreements, and other contractual documents.
• Support sales teams by coordinating contract inputs for proposals and business opportunity estimates.
• Guide teams on regulatory compliance and contractual risk management.
• Maintain auditable contract files and assist with audits from government and customers.
• Serve as a Company Signatory Authority for contracts, NDAs, and Terms & Conditions.
• Prepare and track export / import licenses and documentation for ITAR / EAR compliance.
• Work in partnership with cross-functional teams to align contracts with business execution.

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Benefits

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