Contracts Specialist

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. Our team of over 2,300 experts and 59 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.  

We are currently searching for a Contracts Specialist to join our U.S. Legal Team.  This position will be filled in Louisville, Colorado.  This is a hybrid role, and you will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week or as discussed with the manager.  The role will report to the Corporate Counsel, North America and the focus will be on both commercial contracts and government/GSA contracts.

Relocation:

No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Work Authorization:

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.

Why join us?

• You will play a critical role in a collaborative environment supporting all Vaisala business units and stakeholders with legal and compliance matters on both a domestic and international level.
• Vaisala is a premium manufacturer of sensing technology that our customers use to drive industry and the planet forward. 
• Vaisala offers excellent work/life balance while maintaining a culture of developing its employees to grow professionally. 
• We encourage face-to-face collaboration with our colleagues, but hybrid work and flexibility are the new norm for us. This role will start full time in person during the training period but will transition to hybrid from there.

In this role, you will be:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing Federal, State and local government contracts, as well as contracts with international government entities.
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing commercial contracts and subcontracts, as well as vendor and independent contractor agreements, nondisclosure agreements, etc.
• Working with other members of the legal and sales coordination teams to administer and manage Vaisala’s General Services Administration (GSA) contract, including implementing new internal policies and procedures to support compliance.
• Assisting in managing global Trade compliance specifically export control administration.
• Providing support for Governmental, facility, and other company audits.
• Advising project managers, sales managers, and other team members in preparation, negotiation and management of RFP/RFQs, bid preparation, contracts, and relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Providing business-oriented solutions to manage all legal inquiries, conducting risk analysis from a legal perspective, and centralizing legal documentation storage.
• Creating and maintaining document storage procedures…
• Providing support to sales managers and sales coordination teams to complete supplier/customer questionnaires and onboarding forms.
• Traveling occasionally to other Vaisala offices as required

We’re looking for people who have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-5 years of contract administration experience, including at least 2 years of Government contract administration experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Extensive knowledge of commercial contracts
• FAR/DFAR/CAR/AMS knowledge preferred
• GSA knowledge and experience highly desired
• Global Mindset working with key corporate stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to build internal and external relationships through cooperation and information sharing
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Aptitude for detail-oriented work

ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $85,000-$95,000 annually. (Salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).  Additionally, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package which is outlined below. 

Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on January 27th, 2025 via the application form. Pease note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons. The recruitment process consists of 2 or 3 meetings, including a discussion with the team members. We will close the application process when we have a suitable number of qualified candidates. 

Our Vaisala solutions contribute to societies and people’s lives in over 150 countries – and can even be found in space. With our technological innovations for measuring weather, environmental and industrial conditions, we have a key role in solving the grand social and environmental challenges of our time. We offer you a career with a clear purpose and a chance to create observations for a better world.  We take pride in being pioneers who strive to bring about positive changes in both the society and environment, and our work is not done yet. Take advantage of this opportunity and join our team to make a difference!

What we offer:

Our benefits package includes: health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, company paid life, long and short term disability, 401(K) plan with company match, a variety of voluntary benefits programs, Employee Assistance Programs, and tuition reimbursement. We also offer holiday pay and a generous paid time off plan.

To be considered for this position you must currently be eligible to work in the U.S. Vaisala participates in the E-Verify employment verification system. Candidates are subject to a complete background check prior to an offer being extended.  As a federal contractor, Vaisala reserves the right to enforce government mandated vaccination requirements for its employees.

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Vaisala is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legal protected status.

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Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. As a government contractor, Vaisala complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (the Act), which is a law that prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment against individuals with disabilities and requires employers take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote, and retain these individuals.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please contact Human Resources by phone at 303-499-1701 or by email at ushr@vaisala.com. Please note that you can easily submit application by attaching your LinkedIn profile in the recruitment tool (LinkedIn Apply functionality).