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Job Title: Contracts Sr Specialist - State Government Contracts
Company Name: Maximus
Location: Remote, US
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 01/17/2026
Expire Date: 03/18/2026
Job Categories: Consulting Services, Government and Policy
Job Description
Contracts Sr Specialist - State Government Contracts
The Senior Contracts Specialist is responsible for managing complex contract activities across both federal and state programs. This role requires expertise in State appeals (IDRE) contracts, and proposal development support. The specialist will serve as a key advisor to internal stakeholders, providing guidance on contract interpretation, risk mitigation, negotiation strategies, and proposal compliance.
Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration & Compliance:
-Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and amendments for state and federal programs.
-Will ensure compliance with state-specific requirements along with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS.

Proposal Support:
-Collaborate with business development and proposal teams to review RFPs, RFQs, and solicitations.
-Provide guidance on contractual terms, compliance requirements, and risk assessment during proposal preparation.
-Assist in developing cost and pricing narratives, certifications, and representations as required.

State Appeals (IDRE) Expertise:
-Manage contracts related to Independent Dispute Resolution Entity (IDRE) processes for state appeals.
-Interpret state regulations and ensure adherence to timelines and procedural requirements.

Compliance & Risk Management:
-Monitor contract performance and identify potential risks or compliance issues.
-Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and reporting.

Stakeholder Support:
-Advise program managers and leadership on contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
-Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to resolve contract-related issues.

Process Improvement:
-Develop and implement best practices for contract administration and compliance monitoring.
-Support training initiatives for internal teams on contract policies and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in contract management.
  • Strong knowledge of State appeals (IDRE) processes and related contract structures.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting proposal development, including RFP analysis and compliance review.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Preferred experience with FAR/DFARS contracting requirements.
  • Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience can be substituted in lieu of Bachelor's degree.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead compliance tracking in all areas of performance required by the contracts and vendor agreements.

- Provide client, project, operations and corporate compliance reporting and analytics.

- Monitor and reports on Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

- Meet with subcontractors, vendors and third party auditors.

- Develop business continuity, disaster recovery and document archiving reports.

- Oversight of external auditors and vendor quality assurance audits.

- Deliver regular compliance updates to project management.

- Ensure staffing/operations/quality management plans appropriately updated.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience.

- Advanced degree or professional designation preferred.

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EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
90,780.00
Maximum Salary
$
122,820.00
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Contact Information
Company Name: Maximus
Website:https://maximus.avature.net/careers/FolderDetail/United-States-Contracts-Sr-Specialist-State-Federal-Contracts/34552?source=HBCU+Connect
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