Contracts Specialist

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.Job Title: Contracts Specialist Job Location: Washington, DCDuration: 6 MonthsHybrid remote (3 days onsite 2 days remote)Job Description & Responsibilities:Draft, negotiate, and execute a high volume of Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), SaaS agreements, Order Forms and other supplier purchase agreements.Own contracts from intake through execution, amendment, and completion, ensuring timely turnaround and policy compliance.Apply existing procurement policies, templates, and contracting guidance to structure agreements appropriately.Partner with Category Managers, Legal, and suppliers to resolve issues and finalize agreements efficiently.Support contract amendments, renewals, and modifications, assessing impacts and implementing updates.Manage multiple contracts simultaneously in a fast paced environment.Skills:Managing multiple contracts simultaneously in a fast paced environment.Commercial negotiation within established risk and approval frameworks.Critical thinking and judgment with minimal supervision.Strong follow through to drive contracts to completion quickly.Clear written and verbal communication with suppliers and internal partners.Experience working in a contract or vendor management system.Required Qualifications:5 years of practical experience drafting and negotiating SOWs, MSAs, SaaS agreements, and supplier agreements.Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently and make sound contract decisions.Proven ability to manage work quickly and follow contracts through to completion.Comfortable working with established policies, guides, and standard templates.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Preferred Experience:Prior experience supporting procurement or category management teams.Familiarity with technology and professional services contracting.Experience working in a vendor or contract management system. (Oracle, PeopleSoft)Required Skills:Contracting & NegotiationDrafting and negotiating Statements of Work (SOWs)Drafting and negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs)Drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements and order formsDrafting supplier purchase and services agreementsNegotiating standard and moderately non standard commercial termsManaging contract amendments, renewals, and extensionsExecution & DeliveryEnd to end contract ownership (intake through execution)Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneouslyStrong follow through to ensure timely completionAbility to work quickly without sacrificing accuracyMeeting aggressive turnaround timelinesCritical Thinking & Judgment:Identifying contractual risks and gapsApplying policy and templates to real world scenariosMaking sound contract decisions with limited directionEscalating issues appropriately when neededPolicy & Process Application:Applying established procurement policies and contracting guidelinesUsing standard templates and playbooks effectivelyWorking within defined approval and governance frameworksMaintaining documentation and contract records accuratelyCollaboration & Communication:Working effectively with category managers and internal stakeholdersCommunicating clearly with suppliers during negotiationsExplaining contract terms and requirements in plain languageManaging contract discussions professionally and efficientlySystems & Organization:Experience working in contract lifecycle or vendor management systemsStrong attention to detailOrganized contract tracking and status managementWork Style:Self starter with minimal supervisionAdaptable and able to ramp up quicklyResults oriented and completion focusedWill come into the Washington D.C. office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and WFH Monday and Friday.Could potentially be extendedAmpcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities.