Contracts Administrator

ABOUT YOU

Are you ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Contracts Administrator, ideally based in our North Little Rock, AR office. We are open to remote for the right candidate.

Who are we?  We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions.  Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and over 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career

• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues

• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups

• Competitive compensation package: hourly rate ranging from $25 – $28/hour commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match

• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance

• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation

• Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Contracts Administrator, you will join our Legal team and can be based in any U.S. Montrose office location. The successful candidate will be a key member of the legal team providing a range of administrative support.  They will possess a high attention to detail, the ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop a strong understanding of our systems.

As a key member of the Legal team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Provide support to Montrose’s legal team on a broad range of federal and private sector contracting and procurement issues, including, contract and subcontract preparation, template development, management of legal document flow, and other administrative work as assigned.

• Assist with administration of contracts, including document management, insurance requirement assessments/requests, and completion of client-specific documentation.

• Maintain the organization’s contract files with updated documentation and feedback.

• Prepare business correspondence (internal and external) and tables to summarize contract and proposal reviews, including but not limited to federal contract summaries and flow down tables.

• Prepare basic contracts and associated documents using standard templates.

• Perform substantive contractual review/analysis, as needed.

• Liaise with other teams within the business to ensure proper processes and procedures are followed and that client-specific contract provisions are met, as necessary.

• Provide wide variety of administration support to the legal team, as needed.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Associate’s Degree or higher

• 4+ years of experience in contracts administration and/or procurement, supporting a contracts and procurement and/or legal or finance team.

• Experience working in a professional office setting.

• Experience with federal contracts and processes.

Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize, show strong organizational skills, and be a team player.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to execute a high quality of work in an open, energetic, deadline-driven environment.

• Ability to work independently and also within groups, handling a large volume of work in an evolving environment.

• Detail oriented with ability to think through tasks and understand connections.

• Adept at learning how to navigate new software and systems.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Pro, and Workday.

Security Clearance Level:

• No security level required.

• US Citizenship required due to role, federal contracting regulations and eligibility requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [email protected] for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

Montrose will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Montrose is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.