The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Document Specialist/Technical Writer in Boca Raton, FL.

Responsibilities

•The contract writer will be responsible for drafting and reviewing documentation related to but not limited to, procurement activities, such as purchase orders, service agreements, vendor contracts, modifications, and amendments.
•Creates contract documentation, including the development of the scope of services, performance requirements, and terms and conditions. Develops language that defines the delivery, service, quality, and pricing for services or products procured.
• Ensures language is clear and consistent and coordinates with all business units and stakeholders to ensure all protocols, procedures, and requirements are developed in accordance with the Department’s needs.
• Tasks also include the maintenance of an internal documentation library, providing and/or coordinating special documentation services as required, and oversight of special projects as needed.
•Must have strong organizational and project management skills and excellent writing and editing skills. The contract writer must have the ability to develop new contractual language based on business needs and should not rely only on template documents.

Skills & Requirements

• 5+ years of technical writing experience, specifically in procurement processes and documentation
• Proven experience in document management, including drafting and editing contracts, performance requirements, and terms & conditions
• Must possess the ability to develop new contractual language based on business needs – not solely reliant on templates
• Must possess strong organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective in collaborating with legal, procurement, and business stakeholders
• Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local procurement laws and regulations
• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Technical Writing, Business Administration

Education:bachelor’s degree in legal studies, Technical Writing, Business Administration, or other related field.
Experience:
• A minimum of 5 years of business or technical writing experience and working knowledge of procurement processes/documentation.
• Intermediate professional level role. Works on several moderately complex, to complex document management projects as a project team member.
• May coach more junior staff.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local procurement laws and regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong collaboration skills to work with legal counsel, procurement officers, and business stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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