Overview

At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business—a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website: www.criterion-sys.com . Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a mission-focusedContracts Administrator II to support and contribute to our government customer’s success inVienna, VA!

This is a Hybrid role.

Manage the legal, financial, and operational risk of Criterion Systems, LLC. and Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) and its subsidiaries by drafting, reviewing, and assisting with negotiations on all CNB contracts. Store, maintain, and administer the contracts after execution. Manages multiple projects without having direct supervisory responsibilities.

Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, assists and/or leads negotiations on all standard and non-standard contracts that are required for CNB’s business needs.

• Prepares and maintains standard form contracts for recurring business needs.

• Ensures all contract provisions are compliant with internal policies and requirements.

• Coordinates internal review by all affected parties and obtains internal and external signatures in accordance with company signature authority.

• Coordinates review and preparation with outside legal counsel when necessary.

• Maintains CNB’s central library of all original contracts, related documentation, and correspondence, as well as CNB’s contract database containing key contract elements.

• Responsible for database input and maintenance of electronic contract records.

• Assists department heads and executives with contract interpretations and resolution as needed.

• Assists on special projects as assigned.

• Participates in making decisions regarding contract content.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Must be a detail-oriented self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills who can work with a minimum of supervision.

• Must be proficient with various software applications such as MS Access, Word, and Excel.

• Must possess the problem-solving skills and creativity necessary to define specific contractual requirements and reach mutual agreement between CNB and counter-party.

• Must be able to work on multiple projects concurrently and be able to prioritize assignments based on internal customer needs.

• Must be able to maintain the highest level of professionalism, confidence, and integrity while directly dealing with all levels of internal customers, ranging from individual contributors to CEO.

• Must be able to maintain the highest level of professionalism and integrity while dealing with a wide range of external customers.

• Advanced negotiation and diplomacy skills are critical in dealing with external contacts.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant contract drafting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  Work Schedule

• Full-time on-site

  Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

  Criterion Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination at all levels of our organization. We believe in treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment decisions without regard to any individual’s protected status: race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://careers-criterion-sys.icims.com/.

Job LocationsUS-VA-Vienna

ID 2024-3288

Category Contracts

Type Mid