Contract Specialist

WHO WE ARE:

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT's almost 1,200 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative.  MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational and economic performance to help communities thrive.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 12 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT's culture in the words of our employees.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

MGT is seeking a self-motivated, professional, and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to support our Contract Operations function within our Infrastructure Performance Group. The successful candidate is expected to work in a fast-paced environment while managing a large pipeline of contracts throughout their lifecycle, while simultaneously applying legal reasoning, research, and writing skills on a variety of complex tasks.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the technology solutions portfolio group on behalf of the Contracts department
• Manage and track contracts from cradle to grave including drafting, redlining, and negotiating contracts in accordance with MGT's contract policies and procedures
• Meet with both internal and external stakeholders, present findings, partner with outside counsel and consultants to determine compliance/risk
• Drive combination/integration workplans specific to the technology solutions portfolio group
• Ensure all contracts abide by local, state, and federal laws
• Oversee contractor and vendor pipelines
• Prepare contract letters and other legal communications/notices
• Assess needs and develop new policies for the Contracts Department
• Improve filing and data control processes in accordance with compliance standards
• Monitor inbound email traffic to identify requests from internal and external customers. Triage inbound emails for required actions, urgency, and potential escalation to senior leadership
• Serve as primary point of contact for certificates of insurance requirements by both internal and external customers
• Support the administration of the contract database and filing system, using consistent standards for data entry and document storage, including the input, verification, and maintenance of accurate data
• Assist sales operations with interpretation of contractual requirements in RFPs and bid responses. Prepare responses to information requests for details to be included with RFP bid responses
• Support ad-hoc requests as identified

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Juris Doctorate
• Three (3) or more years of legal experience in a corporate environment
• Experience with SaaS contracting
• Knowledge of accounting/finance principles
• Strong legal research, reading, and writing skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Skilled in time management and task prioritization
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with systems such as Salesforce and Conga
• Ability to exercise professional judgment to adapt procedures, processes, and techniques
• Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
• Ability to manage highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity

*Note: Remote setup but with very minimal RTO; 1 - 2/month in Paranaque, NCR