Contract Risk Advisor Assistant - Remote at Tetra Tech, Inc. in Fairfax, Virginia

Job Description:

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

The Contract Risk Advisor Assistant (CRAA) supports the project management, operations, finance/accounting, and business development teams through legal review and coordination of contracts, master service agreements, subconsultant agreements, task orders, Requests for Proposals (RFP), sample contracts, and other contractual agreements. The CRAA must have an ability to parse complex contractual language, identify risk, and assist with negotiating mutually agreeable agreements and mitigations to risk while maintaining client relationships. The CRAA is responsible for supporting Project and Office Managers during the initial phase of contract review. During this phase, the CRAA will be engaged to review items flagged for elevated risk on the contract review checklist, provide guidance on level of exposure, and propose mitigation strategies. The CRAA shall be capable of working independently and will have relevant contract legal review experience applicable to consulting A/E services. This position reports to the Finance/Contracts Manager but will also work directly with the Senior Contract Risk Advisor, Operations, Finance, and Project Management staff.

Your Role:

• Review of public and commercial contracts, master service agreements, subconsultant agreements, task orders, RFPs, sample contracts, and other contractual documents and agreements
• Identify and assist in limiting and mitigating risk in contract language and agreements
• Participate, as needed, with PM's and Ops Managers in discussions to align contracts as closely as possible with the contract review checklist for prime and subcontract terms and conditions.
• Work with the operations, project management, and finance team to ensure adherence to WTR policies
• Advise, interpret, and consult on all matters associated with contract requirements
• Review RFP or solicitation request requirements to ensure company response is aligned
• Review proposed/required insurance coverage requirements for alignment with approval authority
• Assist with review of nondisclosure, joint venture, and teaming agreements as may be required
• Other contracts related responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
  
  
  • Initiate and maintain various client required registrations (for example, SAM.gov, asap.gov, etc.)
  • Process insurance certificate requests and administer the annual certificate renewal process with insurance company
  • Support contractual reporting requirements such as Federal grant and contract management, small business reporting, or other client reporting requirements
• Collaborates respectfully and communicates effectively with all project team members, including corporate enterprise risk management, operations, project managers, office and regional managers, finance, and business development.

Qualifications:

• Five or more years of legal experience that would include the review of contract language to identify company risk exposure, and definition of mitigation measures to reduce the risk through alternate language and/or revisions to the scopes of work.
• Experience relevant to the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry. Government contracting, software licensing, and international contracting is a plus.
• Ability to advise on risk associated with various contract types (Fixed Fee, T&M NTE, T&M, Cost Plus, Fixed Fee, etc.)
• Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in related field such as Law, Communications, English, etc. is preferred; a degreed/licensed attorney is not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an in-depth knowledge of the nuances of legal terminology
• Experience in establishing and maintaining professional relationships with both internal and external clients
• Experience in prioritizing time and workload and flexibility to adapt to changing requirements to meet deadlines
• Detail oriented, results focused, and highly organized
• Software skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Position Details:

• This position is open to candidates interested in either full-time or part-time (approx. 20 hours per week)
• The location of this position is flexible. Depending on candidate experience and location, position is open to:
  
  
  
  • In-person (preferably South Kingstown, RI or Fairfax, VA)
  • Remote (work from home)
  • Hybrid (in-person/work from home)

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

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