Contract Advisor

Role Overview

The Contract Advisor acts as the company’s representative for contract development and administration within assigned responsibilities. The role also supports financial analysis used to assess the viability of contract services and compare technical, financial, and procedural or administrative options.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation of bidder assessments and technical qualification reviews in coordination with contracting specialists.
• Contribute to drafting scopes of work for different contract services.
• Prepare progress updates and presentation material for senior leadership when needed.
• Represent the contract proponent on Bid Review Teams to help shape the company’s position on contract terms and support negotiations.
• Assist with reviewing bid submissions, negotiation proposals, and counterproposals for specific contracts.
• Help prepare company estimates or work with estimating teams to produce them.
• Provide support in verifying contractor costs and in preparing escalation or de-escalation amendments when requested.
• Take part in contractor negotiations as part of a team with contracting and contract proponent representatives.
• Help draft replies and represent the proponent in Claim Review Panels.
• Support contract administration and provide input on wording, service scopes, and other clauses that can affect cost and value outcomes.
• Contribute recommendations and rationale for improvements to contracting procedures or contract templates.
• Carry out periodic field reviews of contract administration to identify gaps or issues in procedures, terms, and conditions.
• Handle other related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Background in auditing, accounting, and contracting methods and procedures is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business/public administration, political science, law, finance, supply chain management, or MIS.

Additional Information

This role focuses on contract support, commercial analysis, negotiation support, and contract administration across technical and business functions.