IT Contracts Manager jobs in Ames, IA

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Review and negotiate non-standard terms and conditions of commercial contracts with customer's internal departments (purchasing/ contracting/ legal and outside counseling). Identify and allocate risk in accordance with company policies, providing commercially viable solutions.
• Update the company’s Contracts Database when a contract is negotiated and signed: (1) abstracting relevant terms from contracts to provide key point information; (2) entering of data; (3) arranging notifications of expiration dates of framework agreements.
• Ensure that all purchase orders follow proper export compliance regulations.
• Assist in the analysis of other contractual documents such as non-disclosure agreements.
• Perform other functions as assigned by management as needed.
• Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college in related discipline and Law Degree required.
• 2-4 years contracts management and negotiation experience in the legal or sales field.
• Knowledge of commercial contracting principles and general corporate business practices.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Effective organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workloads, to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinker.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior level managers, clients, and customers.
• Proven problem-solving ability. Ability to deal with abstract concepts.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to manipulate computer input devices, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must have sufficient mobility to enable travel to industrial sites, offices, and facilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)