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Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Contract Specialist in Saint Charles, MO. Summary: The Contract Specialist (CS) is responsible for creating, tracking, and retaining all lease contract documents per Rail Services (RS) policies and guidelines. The CS facilitates and coordinates the negotiation of various contract documents between the RS Executive Staff and customers. This also includes assisting RS stake holders with document interpretation and providing contract information when lessee disputes occur. Duties Include:

• Contract Specialist will draft, review and analyze railcar lease documents related to master lease agreements, riders, amendments, credit documents, and settlement agreements
• Manage input of lease information and contract terms into CRM (Salesforce) and other data bases
• Draft documents for Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs) and assist Portfolio Group with asset sales and acquisitions
• As a Contract Specialist, you will craft correspondence and settlement agreements to assist in the resolution of any lessee disputes
• Review and analyze customer change requests (mergers, acquisitions, assignments, assumptions, subleases) to determine contract impact, manage process of, obtain proper approvals, and draft proper documentation

Requirements

• Associates degree with emphasis on Business, Finance, or Accounting
• Previous experience in contract negotiations and documentation
• Working knowledge of general office software - Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving capabilities, self-motivated
• Ability to work across multiple functions within RS
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Paralegal experience preferred
• Familiarity with Salesforce CRM preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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