Senior Contracts Specialist
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Reporting to the Sr. Manager of State and Federal Contracts, this position is for a talented and experienced contracts professional focused on our US public sector customer base. The ideal candidate will possess an affinity for our mission-driven organization's focus on servicing our public sector clients. This position will work with internal business partners across all departments including sales and other legal team members to review and respond to our prospective and current public sector customers (in federal, state, and local governments). As a part of Tyler's corporate staff, you will make an impact on outcomes that affect various areas of the company. Your work will ultimately support our team members, clients, stakeholders, and the public sector.
Location
Yarmouth, Maine | Overland Park, Kansas
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze and negotiate customer contracts to ensure accuracy, appropriate terms and completeness
- Support all phases of the contracts and subcontracts administrative cycle
- Support the legal review and execution of contractual documents (contract, non-disclosure agreements, etc.)
- Work with our legal team, generate, modify and administer software contracts, amendments and related legal documents
- Process contractual documents including; awards, modifications as well as contract renewals
- Support business development efforts to include review and execution of teaming agreements, reseller agreements, etc.
- Review solicitations for risk and compliance, complete solicitation forms including standard forms, representations and certifications and other required documents
- Support subcontract administration and order processing
- Support (data entry, review and ad-hoc reporting) for Company agreement repository and contract lifecycle systems
- Promptly respond to inquiries from internal business units and delivery teams regarding contract information
- Act in the capacity of an information resource providing contractual validations and advice
- Support team members to ensure compliance, legal and operations teams to ensure all aspects of the contracting process meet company and federal requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree coupled with contract administration or comparable paralegal experience; OR a High School diploma coupled with 5+ years of contract administration experience
- Minimum of six (6) years' state and federal contract lifecycle administration experience:
- Working knowledge of administering fixed and hybrid type contracts and subcontracts (firm fixed price, labor hour, fixed unit price and time & materials)
- Working knowledge and familiarity with GSA Schedules, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), False Claims Act, etc.
- Familiarity and working knowledge of various Government portals (GSA eBuy, Advantage!, GSA vendor portal, SAM.gov, etc.)
- Experience should include a minimum of four (4) years' contractual agreement review, negotiation and execution to include; contract, subcontract, NDA, teaming agreement, reseller agreement, representations and certifications, assertations, etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of state government, US government, commercial items and SaaS contracts
- Experience with administering subcontracts and subcontractor orders, NDAs, teaming agreements, and various other types of agreements.
- Knowledge of federal and state procurement processes, including an understanding of contract vehicles such as GSA schedules, SEWP, NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, CA SLP, NY OGS, etc.
- Solid understanding of software technology and cloud services within the public sector.
- General understanding of state and federal acquisition regulations such as various state regulation manuals, FAR and DFARS.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work and interact well with a variety of stakeholders and team members both in-person and remotely.
- Work well in a deadline oriented environment
- Proficient in the use and application of MS Office suite apps
Taking Care of You & Your Family
Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we invest in our team members by offering competitive benefits to support their health and financial wellness. Learn more about how we care for our people. Apply Online Requisition Number:2025-7471
Tyler Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request by emailing jobs@tylertech.com or by calling 800.646.2633 ext. 791008. Please keep in mind these methods are reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
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