Contracts Specialist

American Water • Camden, NJ • 2h ago

Requisition ID: [[id]] Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. Primary Role The Specialist, Contracts has primary responsibility for development of sub-contracts associated with Military Services Group (MSG) Prime Contracts, for ensuring the MSG Procurement Policy and the related Contract Administration Process are followed efficiently and consistently throughout the MSG, and for coordinating with all affected MSG departments. Key Accountabilities Proactively develop and manage processes and practices that support the MSG Procurement Policy, including the activities associated with developing subcontract agreements. Manage the approval of subcontract agreements and associated Task Orders, Change Orders, Statements of Work or other relevant documents, coordinating as appropriate with AWE Legal Counsel, Capital Managers, Engineers, and Finance Departments of MSG. Ensure Company properly enters into all subcontracts in accordance with the Delegation of Authority, the Code of Ethics and other applicable policies and practices. Assist business unit in managing Contract Administration Process. Responsible for monitoring compliance with, and consistent application of Contract Administration Practices. Manage MSG's vendor database within ContraXX, including issuance of the vendor data packet, uploading of vendor data, and tracking key renewable items such as insurance, DFARS requirements, and other company requirements. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills Good understanding of the technical aspects of competitive bidding. Proven track record in a competitive environment. Excellent project management skills. Good communication skills both written & oral. Knowledge of tracking/project management software. Must have ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals and possess excellent functional / technical skills. Proficient in MS Office especially Excel, Word, Access. Good research, critical thinking, analytical, & interpretive skills. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Strong time management skills to ensure deadlines are met without compromising on quality of work performed. Self-starter, creative problem solver, persuasive and thorough, and strong team player. Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision), multi-task and have a collaborative work style with a strong desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment that requires flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities. Well organized with strong attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision), multi-task and have a collaborative work style with a strong desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment that requires flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong data analysis, problem identification and resolution skills. Knowledge of general corporate governance. Experience/Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in a business discipline (or related field). Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis. Minimum of 5 yrs. of contracts experience with emphasis on analytics and reporting. Experience with common industry business requirements tools, with water and/or wastewater utility experience preferred. Travel Requirements 10% Work Environment This position operates on a 3/2 hybrid work model, requiring three (3) days in the office and offering two (2) days of remote work weekly. In addition to American Water's pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation. Must possess a valid, active state driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle background check. Short Description Competencies Champions safety Collaborates Cultivates innovation Customer obsessed Drives Results Nimble learning Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants* based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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