Contracts Administrator

NYSTEC is a nonprofit technology consulting company, advising agencies, organizations, institutions, and businesses since 1996. We're independent and vendor-neutral, so we have our clients' best interests at heart. At NYSTEC, we know that we succeed when individuals and teams flourish personally and professionally, so our benefits and perks support that mindset.

As a contract administrator in the Contracts department, you will collaborate with team members to support all aspects of state and federal contracts and subcontracts for the organization. Your day-to-day role will include supporting the life cycle of the contracting process. You will assist with preparing proposals, provide support to project teams and finance, support the contracts coordinator position, conduct negotiations with subcontractors and other partners, administer contracts and subcontracts, provide compliance reporting, manage and track contract life cycles using contract management software, and maintain contract and subcontract documentation (including processing contract and subcontract modifications and change orders).

• Draft various levels of contract/subcontract documents in accordance with applicable NYSTEC policies, procedures, practices, and/or guidelines.
• Provide contract summaries and ensure contract execution in accordance with company policy.
• Provide support for developing, negotiating, and awarding contracts, subcontracts and other business agreements (teaming agreement, nondisclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements).
• Monitor and ensure the legal compliance of our contractual agreements.
• Provide backup support to the contracts coordinator when needed.
• Prepare and administer routine correspondence and other contract/subcontract related documentation.
• Educate internal teams to improve processes and to ensure more effective contracting practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare other contract reporting/compliance documentation, as needed, including vendor agreements.
• Exercise a high degree of confidentiality.
• Demonstrate the NYSTEC Core Values and Behaviors.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

• Contract administration or similar experience.
• Experience handling multiple complicated projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience working with, developing, and supporting a variety of contracting types (time and materials, fixed price, cost plus fixed fee).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals and governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the public.
• Exceptional client service orientation (internal and external stakeholders).
• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, managing accuracy and balance of both big picture and details.
• Effective computer skills, including experience using Microsoft applications (e.g., Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, SharePoint) or equivalent.
• Understands NYSTEC's mission, brand mindsets, and core values and can put the behaviors into practice.

• Experience with technology projects and/or software implementation.
• Certified professional contracts manager (CPCM) or equivalent certifications/training.

• A bachelor's degree and three years of related business administration or legal experience.
• An equivalent combination of advanced education, training, and experience will be considered.

The target salary range for this position is $73,476 - $95,518 per year. When determining compensation, we carefully consider several factors including education, professional experience, and job-related qualifications.

It is NYSTEC's policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all individuals, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, military service and veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws and ordinances. NYSTEC is strongly committed to this policy and believes in the concept and spirit of the law.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact recruitment@nystec.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or to perform this 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Learn more about NYSTEC by visiting www.nystec.com.