Service Contract Negotiator - Federalat CDW Careers

Negotiates, drafts, edits and logs statements of work and other contracts, as directed by Manager of Contracting or designated supervisor.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Draft and edits SOWs and other contracts supporting services engagements.
• Log SOWs and other documents in assignment database(s).
• Load and update SOW-related materials into SOW management sites.
• Negotiate SOWs and other contracts according to departmental negotiation guidelines and procedures.
• Provide training and advice to stakeholders and Program Sales Coworkers regarding SOW terms, SOW processing procedures, and negotiation strategies, as directed by Manager of Contracting or designated supervisor.
• Address other issues, as they arise, related to SOWs and services contracting.
• Various, assigned on an as needed basis

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of contracts-related and/or editorial experience

Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to recognize and address both business and legal risks and opportunities
• Excellent oral and written communications; facility with legal terms and phrasing
• Abilities to multi-task, to perform well under tight time constraints, to meet hard deadlines, and to respond quickly to emergent issues with poise and composure
• Applicant should demonstrate solid attention to detail and a penchant for accuracy
• Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints
• A diplomatic and professional approach to business contacts
• Proficiency with PC; command of MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook
• Ability to make informal presentations, provide training and advice regarding SOW terms, SOW processing procedures, and negotiation strategies, as directed by Manager of Contracting or designated supervisor

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate preferred
• 3 to 4 years of contracts-related and/or editorial experience