Contracts Manager

TEKsystems
$45.00 - $50.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Georgia, Marietta
Mar 03, 2026
Description Job Description: SPLOST IT Contracts Manager (Contract Consultant) Location: Marietta, GA (Hybrid - Onsite 2 days/week; first 30 days more onsite for onboarding) Duration: 12 months, with option to renew annually Department: Information Technology Reports To: IT Manager, Contracts & SPLOST Program Oversight Overview Our client's Information Technology Department is seeking a highly organized, experienced IT Contracts Manager to support the County's SPLOSTfunded technology projects. This consultant will focus exclusively on contracts and purchasing activities tied to SPLOST funding, ensuring compliance, accuracy, timely renewals, and proactive financial oversight. The ideal candidate brings 3-5+ years of IT contract management experience, excels at balancing multiple deadlines, demonstrates strong initiative, and is an Excel power user capable of maintaining and improving financial tracking tools. This role supports a small, overextended team and plays a critical part in streamlining processes, maintaining auditready documentation, and improving contract lifecycle throughput. Key Responsibilities Contract Lifecycle Management (SPLOST-Funded IT Contracts Only) Manage all contract activities for SPLOSTfunded IT hardware, software, subscription, and professional services agreements. Prepare, organize, and route contract packets containing contracts, affidavits, insurance documents, agenda items, routing forms, and other required materials. Coordinate with vendors, internal managers, procurement, and County attorneys to ensure all required documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted on time. Support redlining or preliminary vendor negotiations as permitted (may change pending attorney guidance). Download, review, and organize terms from state contracts or national cooperative agreements; coordinate creation of purchasing instruments where required. Facilitate signature collection and ensure executed documents move through the appropriate approval workflow. Maintain accurate storage of contract packets and metadata in the County repository (Hyland OnBase). Renewals, Amendments & Compliance Track multiyear contracts (typically 3-5 years) to ensure timely renewals and prevent contract lapse. Monitor spending patterns and identify when amendments are required due to scope or cost changes. Proactively engage with project managers to gather renewal decisions, invoice approvals, and contract change details. Serve as a process partner to identify inefficiencies, support procedural improvements, and help reduce contract review backlog for County attorneys. SPLOST Financial Tracking & Reporting Maintain and update the SPLOST funding spreadsheet(s) used to track balances across seven SPLOST funding buckets and 40-50 active IT projects. Record purchase orders, spending activity, contract obligations, and cost variances. Produce monthly executive-level reports summarizing: Project funding status Spend-to-date Remaining balances Forecasted needs Variances between estimated vs. actual costs Serve as an early-warning mechanism for budget concerns or upcoming deadlines. Work closely with project managers to provide financial visibility and strategic updates. Process Improvement & Operational Support Help refine and streamline contract management processes in alignment with new attorney directives. Recommend improvements to financial tracking spreadsheets-logic, accuracy, clarity, automation, and structure. Maintain required internal lists, logs, and tracking forms for all SPLOSTrelated contract submissions. Support internal accountability and timeliness by reducing reliance on highvolume email reminders in favor of targeted, proactive touchpoints with managers. Required Qualifications 3-5+ years of experience in IT contract management or procurement (nonnegotiable; candidate must hit the ground running). Demonstrated experience managing contract routing, vendor communication, legal coordination, and procurement workflows. Strong understanding of IT contracts (hardware, software, subscriptions, professional services). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data organization, financial tracking logic). Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills-must be proactive and selfdirected. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; able to work with project managers, attorneys, vendors, and leadership. Ability to quickly learn County-specific processes, terminology, systems, and funding requirements. Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have) Experience supporting government entities or capitalfunded programs. Familiarity with Hyland OnBase, Monday.com, or similar workflow/repository tools (training provided; not required). Experience improving or redesigning complex spreadsheets used for financial tracking or executive reporting. Work Environment & Schedule Hybrid role: Onsite 2 days per week after initial onboarding; more onsite in first 30 days for relationship-building and knowledge transfer. Highly collaborative, small team environment with high workload and significant operational impact. May require periodic onsite attendance for key meetings or contract packet reviews. Contract Term Initial Term: 12 months Renewal: Option to renew for an additional 12 months Estimated Start Time: Within ~30 days of selection (pending board approval schedule) Skills Contract, Project coordination, Contract management, Contract review, Excel, Analysis Top Skills Details Contract,Project coordination,Contract management,Contract review,Excel Additional Skills & Qualifications Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have) Experience supporting government entities or capitalfunded programs. Familiarity with Hyland OnBase, Monday.com, or similar workflow/repository tools (training provided; not required). Experience improving or redesigning complex spreadsheets used for financial tracking or executive reporting. Work Environment & Schedule Hybrid role: Onsite 2 days per week after initial onboarding; fully onsite in first 30 days for relationship-building and knowledge transfer. Highly collaborative, small team environment with high workload and significant operational impact. May require periodic onsite attendance for key meetings or contract packet reviews. Contract Term Initial Term: 12 months Renewal: Option to renew for an additional 12 months Estimated Start Time: Within ~30 days of selection (pending board approval schedule) Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Marietta, GA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Marietta,GA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.