Adecco is currently assisting a local client in their search to fill a **Remote Sr. IT Contracts Specialist** job opportunity! **Pay rate: $** **52.50/HR** **Shift: Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm EST** The Senior Contracts Specialist will be required to work in a team environment and independently, to draft or proofread and edit Statements of Work (SOWs) documents for both content and format within an established timeframe, and finalize SOWs in the area of Managed Services, Custom or Fixed Fee (milestones and/or deliverables to be completed in a set timeframe) and Staff Augmentation (T&M) type of engagements, as well as, amendments to SOWs between Client IT business units and Client’s Preferred Providers for external contract labor. **Responsibilities** + This individual will need to work with multiple internal stakeholder parties to influence the appropriate level of detail, risk and governance that will be required for each contract within scope. Judgement will be required when push back is needed either with internal stakeholders or vendors to gain desired outcome. Ability to understand the business objectives and independently resolve challenges to the business objectives. (Escalation would be required when alignment cannot be obtained on a material matter within the contracting process.) + Facilitate stakeholder meetings (internal and external) to develop and/or clarify all business requirements/specifications, niche terms, etc. are captured, tracked and documented throughout the SOW/Amendment development process + Prepare, negotiate, and manage IT Professional/Consulting Services contracts + Provide training to relevant Service Delivery teams on contracts processes to ensure content, approvals and contract requirements are met + Work effectively and efficiently with all levels of the organization from the time a request is received, sent for execution, fully executed copy received, and Purchase Order issued (as/when required) + Review redlines, identify business and/or issues and escalate appropriately, if necessary + Compare amendment to original SOW content and other supporting material + Assist as/when required to provide input to and/or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process improvements training material, contract forms, etc. + Validate resource plan aligns with existing rate card (roles, rates and locations) + Support contracting process for engagements exceeding $100M in value. + Ensure service levels, metrics and reporting requirements are included within SOWs + Identify, assist and support issue resolution impacting completion of contracts, facilitate and administer the Vendor Management Exception process + Incorporate lessons learned into operating procedures and contract form updates + Perform administrative functions such as; set-up/attend meetings, database/tracking entry, typing, redlining/format contracts, etc. + Monitor, manage and prioritize incoming request for SOW reviews + Manage and control document versions (internally and externally) + Provide status updates and/or concerns via daily tracking sheet and team meetings + Work within a shared file management structure + Develop formal service level targets for labor related engagements at both a Client IT origination level and contract level. + Ensure service levels reviews are incorporated into vendor governance programs + Work with Legal and Procurement to ensure high profile commercial agreements are prioritized as needed + Provide oversight, validation and negotiation of change order requests + Provide SME related to industry relevant labor contracting best practices + Work with Legal and Procurement on continuous improvement efforts within the contracting processes + Assists with special projects, as needed **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s Degree/Law Degree or Paralegal experience (required) + 8+ years’ experience in IT corporate contracts + Minimum of 4-6 years of experience drafting, negotiating, and executing IT Professional Services contracts + Hands on experience independently drafting, negotiating, and managing various contract types (T&M, Fixed Fee & Managed Services) + Extensive experience negotiating complex agreements that incorporate risk mitigation measures (SLAs, KPIs) and contract governance procedures to ensure value capture + Experience working directly with attorneys and/or other third parties in both advisory and negotiation capacities Apply Today to be considered for this **Remote Sr. IT Contracts Specialist** job and any other positions with Adecco. **Pay Details:** $52.50 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance