Essential functions—essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.Job duties to include but are not limited to;Support the evaluation of new business opportunities in coordination with Sales, Program Management, and other stakeholders, and provide contractual guidance on same.Working with Legal partner, support proposal responses and lead contract negotiations, including: efficient disbursement of contract requirements and terms & conditions to appropriate stakeholders and owners to obtain SDI positions; ability to clearly and concisely communicate requests and actions to stakeholders and owners; prepare redlines reflecting SDI positions; and negotiate terms and conditions.Provide guidance to the business demonstrating your substantive knowledge of and experience with contracting process and contract interpretation.Support and drive efficient contract negotiation and execution with customers and subcontractors.Provide oversight of contract approval sign-off from appropriate stakeholders and maintenance of version control on all iterations of contracts internally and with clients.Serve as point-of-contact between SDI and customers, subcontractors and vendors on contract-related matters.Responsible for administration of U.S. Federal government contracts and some state & local government contracts and support stakeholders on same, i.e., Program Management and Sales.Maintain complete contract records and ensure development/maintenance of contract management processes and procedures.Monitor contract life cycle including renewals, extensions, and close-outs.Working with Legal and appropriate stakeholders, identify and analyze risk and escalate appropriately.Collaborate with internal stakeholders on contract compliance monitoring and audits