Contract Specialist
Company:
Express Employment
Location:
Colorado Springs, CO, 80920
Payment:
$40 - $50
Payment Interval:
Hour
Schedule:
Full
Workplace:
On-site
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Salary: $40.00-$50.00/hour
Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist/Manager. This role suitable for a senior paralegal or contract professional who can independently manage the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of FAR/DFARS, federal procurement regulations, and the ability to partner across departments to ensure compliance and alignment with business goals.
Location: On-site- North Colorado SpringsSchedule:8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday- 3 month contract with potential to get hired permanently Compensation: $40.00-$45.00/hour DOE
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Qualified candidates, please email your resume and cover letter to dani.campanaro@expresspros.com
#2100OS
Express Office: Colorado Springs (North)
1234 East Woodmen Road
Suite 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Salary: $40.00-$50.00/hour
Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist/Manager. This role suitable for a senior paralegal or contract professional who can independently manage the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of FAR/DFARS, federal procurement regulations, and the ability to partner across departments to ensure compliance and alignment with business goals.
Location: On-site- North Colorado SpringsSchedule:8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday- 3 month contract with potential to get hired permanently Compensation: $40.00-$45.00/hour DOE
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various agreements including NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and service contracts.
- Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, and related government contracting regulations.
- Maintain accurate and organized contract files, including key milestones, deliverables, and renewal deadlines.
- Collaborate with internal teams (legal, finance, procurement, and operations) to align contract terms with operational and compliance objectives.
- Provide research and summaries on legal, regulatory, and contractual issues.
- Support internal and external audits by ensuring full contract documentation and compliance.
- Identify and escalate contract-related risks and support resolution of disputes or performance issues.
- Contribute to the development of standardized templates, processes, and policies to streamline contract management.
- Prepare status reports and compliance summaries for leadership.
Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field.
- Paralegal certification preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in contracts management or paralegal work with government contractors.
- Solid knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS) and government procurement processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency with contract management software and MS Office tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with GSA schedules, IDIQs, and task orders.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as ITAR, FCPA, or CMMC.
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
Qualified candidates, please email your resume and cover letter to dani.campanaro@expresspros.com
#2100OS
Express Office: Colorado Springs (North)
1234 East Woodmen Road
Suite 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80920