
Contracts Analyst – Federal
Optiv + ClearShark
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Manage the entire contract lifecycle from initiation to closure, including negotiation and execution.
- Review, process, and track customer contracts, purchase orders (POs), and vendor agreements in the company ERP system.
- Collaborate with sales and purchasing teams to verify contract terms, pricing, and compliance before quoting customers and/or placing orders with vendors.
- Maintain organized records of contracts, including physical and digital files, and ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.
- Monitor and manage software subscription renewals and hardware maintenance contracts, ensuring timely, accurate, and proactive renewals to avoid service interruptions.
- Act as a liaison between sales, legal, and finance departments regarding contract status and deliverables.
- Assist with reporting on contract metrics, including renewals, revenue, and active contract volume.
- Serve as the deputy contracts manager for SEWP, ITES-SW2 DoD ESI Agreements, and GSA MAS.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience in contract administration, sales operations, or IT procurement, preferably within a VAR or IT services environment.
- Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically intermediate to advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
- Experience with CRM (e.g., Salesforce) is highly preferred.
- Exceptional accuracy in managing high-volume data and reviewing legal documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with internal teams and external clients.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet strict deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- Professional training resources
- Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
- Volunteer Opportunities.
- “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
- The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract administrationdata managementlegal document reviewcontract negotiationcontract executionreporting on contract metricspurchase order processingvendor agreement managementaudit readinesssoftware subscription management
Soft Skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationtask prioritizationdeadline managementproject managementcollaborationattention to detailorganizational skillsaccuracyinterpersonal skills