Contracts Administration Specialist

We motivate. We empower. We lead. We follow. We laugh. We succeed. ACS offers innovative and effective outsourcing solutions for clients around the world. We deliver higher quality, increased productivity, and lower costs. Can we do that for you? Sure we can. For business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology outsourcing (ITO), ACS is not a product, we're services. We're people making technology work. We'd be glad to demonstrate the ACS advantage. Let us tell you about our world-class people, our company, and the "can-do" attitude that motivates us to deliver nothing less than the very best. Contracts Administration Specialist Job Description:Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future. Thank you for your interest!Description: A professional position using basic communication, organizational and business knowledge. Developmental in nature, the incumbent assists in performing tasks under established policy and precedent. The incumbent works under immediate supervision, and work is closely checked. This role reports up through the finance organization and is not a legal role. REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review and analysis of contract terms and conditions to ensure that ACS and client are compliant with the contract at all times, working with Legal as required. Assist Operations in developing change control proposals. Review proposals for reasonableness and profitability. Assist with review of SOWs, LOIs, NDAs. Ensure third party SOWs include SLAs, deliverables and penalties in accordance with the master services agreement Critical team member of group that acts as gatekeeper for all contractual changes within HCMS Strong analytical and financial skills. Strong business acumen and strategic thinking. Excellent planning, follow up and organizational skills Execute Change Control Process and evangelize throughout HCMS. Modify process as needed to meet specific customer needs. Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for billing change orders. Review contractual documents for new deals. Red line and write contracts and contract provisions. Offer alternatives to assist with negotiations.Advise management regarding contractual rights, obligations, and other contractual matters, such as effective use of resources and legal issues. Issue weekly report on activities to include proposals, signed change orders and issues Attend customer governance meetings as required Knowledge of contract formation critical. Negotiation skills required.Tracks modifications to contracts. Reviews existing contract and billings and updates as necessary. Serves as contract point-of-contact for SBU VP, tower leads, functional leaders, and project managers. Serves as contract point-of-contact for customer Assists with preparation of client correspondence. Assists with preparation of cost and contractual proposals. Assists with preparation of small or simple cost/price proposals Creates/maintains spreadsheets of client change orders/proposals Serves as point-of-contact within HCMS, and other internal divisions on assigned SBU with respect to contractual questions/issues. Assembles cost/contract volumes. Assists with preparation of detailed audit files for each proposal. Review/audit TP contracts for compliance to Customer contracts Negotiate third party contracts and administer Global Procurement Contracts for LOB. Knowledge of RFP process and review RFPs as requested. Review third parties spend and determine cost reduction strategies/solutions.ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.Job Experience:Review and analysis of contract terms and conditions to ensure that ACS and client are compliant with the contract at all times, working with Legal as required. Assist Operations in developing change control proposals. Review proposals for reasonableness and profitability. Assist with review of SOWs, LOIs, NDAs. Ensure third party SOWs include SLAs, deliverables and penalties in accordance with the master services agreement Critical team member of group that acts as gatekeeper for all contractual changes within HCMS Strong analytical and financial skills. Strong business acumen and strategic thinking. Excellent planning, follow up and organizational skills Execute Change Control Process and evangelize throughout HCMS. Modify process as needed to meet specific customer needs. Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for billing change orders. Review contractual documents for new deals. Red line and write contracts and contract provisions. Offer alternatives to assist with negotiations.Advise management regarding contractual rights, obligations, and other contractual matters, such as effective use of resources and legal issues. Issue weekly report on activities to include proposals, signed change orders and issues Attend customer governance meetings as required Knowledge of contract formation critical. Negotiation skills required.Tracks modifications to contracts. Reviews existing contract and billings and updates as necessary. Serves as contract point-of-contact for SBU VP, tower leads, functional leaders, and project managers. Serves as contract point-of-contact for customer Assists with preparation of client correspondence. Assists with preparation of cost and contractual proposals. Assists with preparation of small or simple cost/price proposals Creates/maintains spreadsheets of client change orders/proposals Serves as point-of-contact within HCMS, and other internal divisions on assigned SBU with respect to contractual questions/issues. Assembles cost/contract volumes. Assists with preparation of detailed audit files for each proposal. Review/audit TP contracts for compliance to Customer contracts Negotiate third party contracts and administer Global Procurement Contracts for LOB. Knowledge of RFP process and review RFPs as requested. Review third parties spend and determine cost reduction strategies/solutions.Minimum Education Required: BachelorYears of Experience Required: 3-5 YearsExpected Travel Time: About 25%