Contracts Administrator
Akana, a Native American-owned multi-discipline consulting firm with a diverse portfolio of clients and projects throughout the United States, is seeking to add a Contracts Administrator to our firm. This position is part-time.
The minimum required qualifications for this position are shown below:
- B.S. in business Administration or related field strongly preferred
- 5+ years of progressively responsible management experience in procurement and contract management
- Proficient with MS Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. -Excellent reading and comprehension skills.
- Proficient ability to detect errors and inconsistencies.
- Proficient with MS Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. -Excellent reading and comprehension skills.
- Proficient ability to detect errors and inconsistencies.
General Responsibilities are:
- Work along with project managers, project coordinators and leadership to analyze and determine a comprehensive contract strategy.
- Design standardized language and guidelines for contracts
- Review contracts for compliance with language guidelines
- Share and clarify contract processes, conditions and details with leadership, client and staff.
- Obtain contract-related information from relevant parties.
- Review contracts, verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies in line with the organization’s rules and guidelines.
- Ensure relevant documentation accompany contracts and maintain digital and hard copies of relevant documentation.
- May act as a liaison between parties regarding contract development, and negotiations regarding terms and conditions, and drafting and revising changes as required.
- Identifying potential risks contract changes may pose to company
The salary for this position is competitive and based on experience, location and education. Range $32-$52 hourly.
Akana offers full benefits including healthcare, 401k with match (after one year), short- and long-term disability insurance, and a generous PTO program! We are ideally situated just 20-minutes from downtown Portland and have free parking!
Akana is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on any basis protected by law. Our EEO policy statement is available on our website at www.akana.us
This opportunity may be subject to the requirements of FAR Clauses 1452.226-70 and 1452.226-71 regarding preference in hiring of Native Americans. Native Americans are encouraged to apply.
Learn more about us @ www.akana.us