[Remote] Senior Specialist - Contracts (Federal & State)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Maximus is a company focused on managing complex contract activities across federal and state programs. The Senior Specialist will manage contract administration, compliance, and provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders on contract interpretation and risk management. Responsibilities • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and amendments for state and federal programs • Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and applicable state-specific requirements • Partner with business development and proposal teams to review RFPs, RFQs, and solicitations • Advise on contractual terms, compliance requirements, and risk tradeoffs to inform proposal positioning and negotiation strategy • Assist in developing cost and pricing narratives, certifications, and representations as required • Manage contracts related to Independent Dispute Resolution Entity (IDRE) processes for state appeals • Interpret state regulations and ensure adherence to timelines and procedural requirements • Monitor contract performance and identify potential risks or compliance issues • Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and reporting • Serve as a strategic advisor to program managers and leadership on contractual risk, proposal implications, and regulatory compliance • Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to resolve contract-related issues • Develop and implement best practices for contract administration and compliance monitoring • Support training initiatives for internal teams on contract policies and procedures • Lead compliance tracking in all areas of performance required by the contracts and vendor agreements • Provide client, project, operations and corporate compliance reporting and analytics • Monitor and reports on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) • Meet with subcontractors, vendors and third party auditors • Develop business continuity, disaster recovery and document archiving reports • Oversight of external auditors and vendor quality assurance audits • Deliver regular compliance updates to project management • Ensure staffing/operations/quality management plans appropriately updated Skills • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience • Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management • Minimum 5 years of experience with FAR and DFARS contracting requirements (required) • Demonstrated experience supporting proposal development, including RFP analysis and compliance review • Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills • Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Experience can be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree • Advanced degree or professional designation preferred • Experience with State appeals (IDRE) processes is preferred Benefits • Health insurance coverage • Life and disability insurance • A retirement savings plan • Paid holidays • Paid time off Company Overview • Providing government technology services, digitally enabled customer experiences, and clinical health services that change lives. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.maximus.com/. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job