Express Employment

Contract Specialist

Company:

Express Employment

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO, 80920

Payment:

$40 - $50

Payment Interval:

Hour

Schedule:

Full

Workplace:

On-site

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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:

  • 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

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Express Office: Colorado Springs (North)

1234 East Woodmen Road

Suite 110

Colorado Springs, CO 80920