Procurement Contract Specialist

LHH is seeking an experienced Procurement Assistant to provide temporary, part-time support to a lean Procurement function supporting federally funded programs. This role reports to the Senior Contract Analyst and will independently manage procurement and contract compliance with minimal ramp-up.

This is a hands-on role responsible for end-to-end contract lifecycle management, ensuring strict adherence to CFR / Uniform Guidance and CDC grant requirements. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning procurement compliance beyond contract drafting, including vendor selection, documentation, and audit readiness.

This is a fully remote opportunity, with candidates required to reside in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, NE, NC, OH, OK, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle (drafting, negotiation, execution, amendments, closeout)
• Ensure compliance with federal and non-federal grant procurement requirements (CFR / Uniform Guidance)
• Oversee vendor selection, onboarding, validation, and compliance checks
• Draft and manage MOUs and contract documentation
• Monitor vendor performance and contractual obligations
• Maintain contract tracking and documentation (Smartsheet preferred)
• Support post-award activities, audits, risk management, and compliance reviews
• Partner with Finance and Grants teams on federally funded programs
• Coordinate approvals, routing, and supporting documentation
• Assist with SOP development and provide procurement guidance as needed

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 5–7+ years of procurement or contract administration experience
• Government or nonprofit environment experience
• Strong knowledge of CFR / Uniform Guidance and federal grant compliance
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or related field
• Ability to work independently in a highly regulated environment

Nice-to-Have

• Procurement certifications (CPPB, CPPO, CPCM)

Technical Skills DocuSign, Smartsheet, Sage (preferred), SharePoint/OneDrive

Must provide own computer (Mac or PC)

Job Type:

• Contract (Part-Time)
• Duration: Approximately 8 weeks (short-term coverage)
• Hours: ~20–22 hours per week; Schedule: Flexible; preference for East Coast hours (8:00 AM–6:00 PM). Lighter workload on Fridays.
• Start: ASAP

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.