Contract Specialist

Company: RELX
Location: Dayton
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Can you provide sound legal advice to our global business?
Do you enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to deliver on common goals?
Join us in shaping a more just world.
About Us
LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities.
About the Role
The Contract Specialist reports to the Director, Contract and Procurement Services and supports the company's contract and subcontract administration services including: proposal preparation, contract analysis in accordance with the RFP requirements, negotiating consulting agreements, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and develops creative and responsive solutions for all our managers in support of their department business plans.
The position interacts with independence and autonomy. Interaction and teamwork with supporting organizations is required in order to effectively meet expectations, both internally and externally. This position works closely with the department manager and carries out the daily tactical plan in support of the broader strategic direction. Completes work tasks in compliance with ISO certification requirements. Additionally, the position works closely with the purchasing department to insure a seamless exchange of communication to insure that the department interfaces run efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the preparation of proposals and providing management with a coordinated contracting approach to drive revenue
- Maintaining contract and subcontract database to ensure contract compliance
- Interpreting contract terms and conditions for staff.
- Preparing and administrating contracts, subcontracts, teaming, non-disclosure agreements and consulting agreements
- Maintaining and administrating functions associated with GSA schedules or other government contract vehicles
- Preparing contract briefs after new awards to ensure management is aware of compliance issues
- Conducing Request for Quotes (RFQ's) and Request for Proposal (RFP's) as needed
- Providing support for all government compliance matters and support for external/internal audits as required
- Serving as liaison to corporate and external legal counsel as required
Requirements
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
- Demonstrate experience with contract management database software and implementation phases
- Have excellent experience in contract administration department with extensive contract negotiation experience
- Display experience in administering all types of Federal Government contracts
- Have sound knowledge of contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code
- Display solid analytical and organization skills and demonstrated ability to write contracts
- Have in-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and its supplements
- Display excellent verbal and written skills particularly with subcontractors, management and employees
- Demonstrate project management and proven program implementation experience
- Be able to travel between facilities and client locations
- Have considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Software
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees
Working with Us
LexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Working for you
We believe in a healthy work/life balance. We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: - Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits - Disability insurance - Dependent care and commuter spending accounts - Life and accident insurance - Retirement benefits (salary investment plan/employer stock purchase plan) - Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
About our Team
LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. We're one of the largest information and analytics companies on the planet. We design solutions that help our customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and be more successful.
LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK .
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RELX is a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries.
We help scientists make new discoveries, lawyers win cases, doctors save lives and insurance companies offer customers lower prices. We save taxpayers and consumers money by preventing fraud and help executives forge commercial relationships with their clients.
In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.

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