Contract Specialist

Description:

At International SOS, we are in the business of protecting and saving lives. For 40 years, we have delivered customised security risk management, health, and wellbeing solutions to organisations worldwide. With a presence in 90 countries and a team of nearly 13,000 experts, we provide 24/7 support to help organisations fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities.

International SOS is seeking a Contracts Specialist with experience in federal contracting and document control. The Contracts Specialist will play a key role in supporting the contracts lifecycle—from initial request and review through execution, compliance, and closeout. This role requires familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations, best practices in federal contracting, and strong organizational skills for managing contract documentation and workflows. International and expeditionary healthcare experience is a strong plus.

This is a full-time role based out of our San Antonio, Texas office.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the full lifecycle of federal contracts and subcontracts, including drafting, review, negotiation, execution, and administration.
• Maintain organized and compliant contract files, ensuring alignment with FAR/DFARS and organizational standards.
• Manage document control processes for contract records, modifications, and supporting documentation.
• Upload, track, and maintain contract documents within the Cobblestone Contract Management System, ensuring data integrity and timely updates.
• Assist in the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of contract templates, checklists, and procedures.
• Interface with internal stakeholders (legal, finance, operations, and business development) to ensure contract compliance and support audits or internal reviews.
• Monitor contract deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements using Cobblestone or other tracking systems.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and risk assessments for active agreements as needed.
• Support task order issuance and management under Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal contracting regulations and best practices

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other federal procurement regulations.
• Familiarity with different contract types: FFP, T&M/LH, Cost Reimbursement, IDIQ
• Experience with document control procedures and systems in a federal contracting environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and adherence to company policies and U.S. Government contracting requirements.

Required Work Experience

• Minimum of 2–4 years of direct experience in U.S. federal contract administration.
• Experience with DoD, DHS, or other federal civilian agency contracts preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Cobblestone preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a business related field
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• NCMA Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), or working toward certification (preferred).

Required Languages

• Excellent written and oral English 

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This position does require someone who can obtain and maintain the appropriate level of tiered investigation access for a position of Trust after being offered a position. International SOS will facilitate. 
International SOS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.