IT Contract Specialist

About the role

Location: Fort Worth, Texas (Onsite). Schedule: M-F 8-5. We are seeking an IT Contract Specialist for a contract role. This position supports the preparation and routing of contract documents, assists with contract negotiations under guidance, and ensures contracts are executed in accordance with agency policies and regulations. The role involves maintaining contract records, assisting with competitive procurement processes, and coordinating with various stakeholders to resolve contract-related inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and routing of contract documents.
• Assist with contract negotiations under the guidance of senior staff.
• Ensure contracts are executed in accordance with agency policies and regulations.
• Maintain contract records through data entry and electronic filing.
• Assist with competitive procurement processes, including RFPs, RFIs, and ITBs.
• Coordinate with vendors, Legal, Executive Leadership, and department staff to resolve inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal requirements.
• Conduct efficient online research as needed.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree in business management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• Candidates must have proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and digital signature software.
• Experience with ERP/financial systems such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, Workday, or SAP is necessary.
• A general understanding of government procurement policies, along with strong communication and technical writing skills, is also required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of government contract types.
• Familiarity with basic finance and accounting principles.
• Understanding of government contracting regulations.
• Experience supporting multi-department or multi-agency projects.

Benefits

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Schedule

M-F 8-5