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Government Contracts Specalist

IPG MediaBrandsChicago, IL

$60,000 - $75,000 / year

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Overview

Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$60,000-$75,000/year
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

Agency:

TBWA

Job Function:

General Legal

Job Subfunction:

Legal

Job Description:

Contract Specialist

In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of contract administration on assigned projects. Under the supervision of a Contracts/Subcontracts Manager, you will support and/or perform all activities related to the development and administration of contracts and subcontracts, ensuring adherence to the federal government contract, overall business strategy and corporate policies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Review of proposal and proposal requirements, analysis of terms and conditions; negotiating and executing contracts.
  • Experience in the administration of federal government contracts, or subcontracts, under a federal government prime contract and with knowledge of commercial subcontracts.
  • Review and assist in the preparation of Statements of Work.
  • Negotiating the terms and conditions of subcontracts; negotiating final prices with suppliers.
  • Familiarity with all contract types including FFP, CPFF, and T&M.
  • Candidate must be articulate, demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, people and organizational skills. Must be comfortable and confident in dealing directly with all levels of internal and customer management.
  • The successful candidate must possess a demonstrated ability to deal with project deadlines and ambiguity.
  • Candidate must be well versed and have an in-depth understanding of all principles of the procurement process in a government environment, from inception of a requirement to the close out of the file.
  • Candidate must be self-motivated, resourceful and organized, taking ownership of all assigned work.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in a business discipline
  • A minimum of three (3) years, full-time, contemporary, directly related experience
  • Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Adobe, and PowerPoint
  • US Citizenship required. Must also be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information.

The Salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $75,000.00.

Omnicom's policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom's corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we're focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us-we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

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For US Job Seekers:

It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.

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FAQs About Government Contracts Specalist Jobs at IPG MediaBrands

What is the work location for this position at IPG MediaBrands?
This job at IPG MediaBrands is located in Chicago, IL, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at IPG MediaBrands?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $60,000 and $75,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at IPG MediaBrands?
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What experience level is required for this role at IPG MediaBrands?
IPG MediaBrands is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by IPG MediaBrands for this role?
IPG MediaBrands offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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