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Energy transfer

Contract Analyst / Writer

Houston, TX · On-site

$65K - $79K/yr

Energy Transfer is looking for a Contract Analyst to join our Crude Accounting team in Houston, Texas. We foster a culture of curiosity-encouraging our team to ask "why," transform data into ...

Energy Transfer

Contract Analyst / Writer

Houston, TX · On-site

$65K - $79K/yr

Energy Transfer is looking for a Contract Analyst to join our Crude Accounting team in Houston, Texas. We foster a culture of curiosity-encouraging our team to ask "why," transform data into ...

Scout ET

Contract Manager/Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $91K/yr

Supply chain management, RFP market strategies , contract writing, negotiations, and contract administration. Knowledge of procure-to-pay process and procurement-related policies, procedures ...

Therabody

Technical Writer, Contract

$55 - $75/hr

Who We're Looking For Therabody is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Technical Writer to own the creation and maintenance of product documentation, safety documentation, and unit warning content ...

Ask IT consulting

Technical Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

Technical Writer Location: 445 12th Street SW, Washington, D.C. Duration: 12 Months General ... developing the contract deliverables in accordance with the contract. The contractor shall ...

Tecolote Research

Contract Specialist

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required. * The ... government contract writing system (ConWrite). * Applicant must be proficient in performing ...

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How much do contract writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract writer in the United States is $91.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88.94 and $93.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Contract Writers face when working with multiple clients simultaneously?

Contract Writers often work with several clients at once, which can present challenges such as managing conflicting deadlines, adapting to different writing styles or brand voices, and balancing workload priorities. Staying organized with project management tools and maintaining clear communication with clients are essential to ensure timely delivery and consistent quality. Additionally, Contract Writers must be adept at quickly understanding new subject matter and client expectations, which helps them deliver tailored content efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Writer, you need strong legal writing skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of contract law, often supported by a degree in law, English, or a related field. Familiarity with document management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and sometimes legal research tools like Westlaw or LexisNexis is typically required. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills help set outstanding contract writers apart. These competencies are crucial for creating clear, enforceable agreements that protect the interests of all parties and minimize legal risk.

What are contract writers?

Contract writers are professionals who specialize in drafting, reviewing, and editing legal agreements and contracts. They ensure that contracts are clear, legally sound, and tailored to the specific needs of the parties involved. Contract writers often work with businesses, law firms, or individuals to create documents for employment, sales, partnerships, and other agreements. Their expertise helps prevent misunderstandings and protects the interests of all parties by making sure the contract complies with relevant laws. They may also advise on contract terms and negotiate on behalf of their clients.
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Mid- Level Contract Support Assistant

Mid- Level Contract Support Assistant

Valiant Integrated Services

Herndon, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Valiant is looking for a Mid-Level Contract Support Assistants (CSA) to join our team! In this role you will handle administrative tasks and transactions for USG acquisition officers located in contracting offices throughout the Northern Virginia area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative Contract Modifications:
  • Support the execution of non-decisional administrative modifications to existing contracts.
  • Administrative modifications typically include COTR changes, CO changes, incremental funding, funding de-obligations, period of performance extensions, level-of-effort reconciliations, Award Fee releases, and Government Property dispositions.
  • Compiling supporting documentation and correspondence, navigating the Sponsor's contract writing system to create modifications, documenting the action in accordance with the contracting team's procedures and Sponsor's policies, generating the modification package for CO review/action, and obtaining signatures from relevant parties.

Contract File Maintenance:
  • Support contract file maintenance, which may include organizing and maintaining files in multiple formats
  • Printing, tabbing, labeling, and filing. Data Entry, Queries and Reports. (e.g., electronic copies and hardcopies).
  • Perform data entry and data retrieval in/from Sponsor's applications, databases and tools typically including SharePoint, BASIS Acquisitions (Momentum), BASIS Contract Request (BCR) Database, COGNOS Reports, Invoice Payment Platform Search and BASIS Automatic De-obligation Tool (BADACQ) as well as any processes and modules deployed under the Acquisition Lifecycle Management Platform and related tools such as the new Contract Writing System (CWS).
  • Accurately entering contract data into the Sponsor's contract writing system, researching databases to identify outstanding actions, assigning funding obligations to COS, producing reports as required by the contracting team and its customers and drafting responses to internal data calls.

Preparing for Contract Settlement:
  • Verifying completion, performing data entry, queries and reports, collecting other information, executing administrative contract modifications and boxing files for shipment and transporting to the on-site mailroom.
  • Support contract settlement and closeouts by performing the required steps in accordance with the Sponsor's settlement guidance and policies.

Other Administrative Responsibilities
  • Other administrative responsibilities as required by the assigned contracting team.
  • Requesting/updating applicable system accesses for contracting team members.
  • Requesting data transfers between networks.
  • Recording time and attendance for contracting team members.
  • Maintaining the office calendar and ordering office supplies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: TS/SCI with polygraph.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree or other advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Finance, Computer Science or a related subject. preferred
  • Desired Certification: DAWIA Level 1 or higher in Contracting or FAC-C Level 1 or higher certification.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Adobe Acrobat.
  • 5+ years of experience of administrative support experience to include developing correspondence, providing customer service, scheduling and filing documents.
  • 3+ years of experience with contract administration.
  • 3+ years of experience in any of the following areas:
    • Office Administration
    • Finance
    • Program Administration
  • Professional oral and written communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience with BASIS Acquisitions and COGNOS reports.
  • One year of work experience with a government (federal, state or local) acquisition contracting process.
  • Experience working with organization(s) in the Intelligence Community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.
Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.

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