Contract and Claims Professional - Mobility Rolling Stock

Position Overview

We're looking for a Contract and Claims Professional to join and support the Rolling Stock business in Sacramento, California. Ideally, you will know about government procurement and contracts, negotiate and manage a variety of contract types, be able to manage and resolve contract matters, and support procurement by advising on, negotiating, and drafting supplier contracts. You will have demonstrated leadership, technical, organizational, and communication skills. We operate in a highly regulated industry, and familiarity with federal regulations in respect of DOT, FRA, and FTA is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Law degree (admitted to practice in a U.S. or foreign jurisdiction) and/or commercial project management experience, and/or contract management experience
• Experience preparing and defending claims against/from customers and suppliers
• Excellent claim drafting and defense skills are necessary to effectively perform the job requirements
• Validated experience identifying risks and opportunities
• Ability to deliver high-quality contract advice and draft related correspondence within defined timeframes and simultaneously handle ongoing assignments

Detailed Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate, and resolve diverse matters with customers, partners, and suppliers
• Identify and guide the project team to successfully assert and avert claims
• Identify and assess the contractual risks, opportunities, and requirements, and communicate the same
• Cooperate with the project management team to define the contract/legal strategy for projects
• Consult with management and draft official correspondence towards public owners and suppliers in a timely, clear, and professional manner
• Defend against external claims from customers, partners, and suppliers through the presentation of relevant exonerative facts and documentation
• Prepare for and participate in claim negotiations as well as pre-litigation matters, together with project management
• Conduct legal research and writing

Benefits

We offer a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $122,298 - $155,000 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

EEO Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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