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Government Contract Specialist

Norwell, MA • On-site

Clean Harbors
Environmental Consulting Services • 10K+ employees
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$18.75 - $53.41/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 154 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


The Government Contract Specialist works with the Government Contract Center (GCC), team to support the full lifecycle of government bids, proposals, and contracts. This role is responsible for reviewing solicitations, coordinating proposal responses, tracking compliance requirements, managing submissions, and supporting post-award contract activity.
Works across multiple business lines, including Clean Harbors, Safety-Kleen, Technical Services, Field Services, Emergency Response, and Disposal. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective time management, clear communication, and the ability to identify bid risks early in the process.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
  • Group 401K with company matching component
  • Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
  • Positive and safe work environments
  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Responsibilities
Bid Intake and Qualification
  • Review incoming government solicitations, including RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, renewals, cooperative opportunities, and related bid notices.
  • Identify key deadlines, submission requirements, mandatory forms, site visits, question deadlines, and addenda requirements.
  • Review the scope of work to confirm alignment with company capabilities and applicable business lines.
  • Log opportunities in Salesforce and support assignment of internal ownership.
  • Flag immediate bid risks, including liquidated damages, bonding, wage requirements, insurance limits, no-exception language, and unusual contract terms.

Proposal Coordination
  • Manage assigned bids from intake through final submission.
  • Coordinate with Operations, Pricing, Compliance, Sales, Legal, Insurance, Safety, and other internal stakeholders as needed.
  • Track proposal deliverables and ensure internal deadlines are met.
  • Maintain bid calendars, action items, and status updates.
  • Ensure all required forms, certifications, attachments, pricing documents, and supporting materials are completed and included in the final package.

Compliance and Documentation
  • Review solicitation requirements for compliance with federal, state, local, and agency-specific requirements.
  • Support compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other government contract clauses when applicable.
  • Maintain and update commonly required bid documents, including representations and certifications, SAM.gov documentation, insurance certificates, licenses, registrations, and standard company information.
  • Validate bid bond, performance bond, payment bond, licensing, certification, and registration requirements when applicable.
  • Ensure proposal packages are complete, accurate, and aligned with solicitation instructions.

Submission Management
  • Prepare final bid packages for submission.
  • Submit proposals through required methods, including government portals, agency platforms, email, or hard copy delivery.
  • Use portals such as SAM.gov, OpenGov, Bonfire, BidNet, PlanetBids, and other customer-required systems.
  • Confirm successful submission and retain proof of submission.
  • Track addenda acknowledgments and ensure final submissions reflect all issued updates.

Risk Identification and Escalation
  • Identify and escalate material contract or proposal risks to leadership.
  • Highlight issues such as indemnity exposure, uncapped liability, consequential damages, liquidated damages, strict response times, wage determinations, bonding, insurance limits, and firm pricing requirements.
  • Coordinate with Legal or leadership when solicitation terms require additional review.
  • Support internal decision-making by clearly summarizing bid risks and open questions.

Post-Submission and Contract Support
  • Track bid status, award notices, rejection notices, shortlists, and customer communications.
  • Support clarifications, best and final offers, negotiations, and follow-up requests.
  • Assist with contract handoff to Operations, Sales, Pricing, and other internal teams.
  • Maintain records of submitted bids, outcomes, pricing history, customer notes, and contract documents.
  • Support renewals, amendments, extensions, and contract closeout activities as needed.

Qualifications
  • Experience supporting government bids, proposals, contracts, procurement, compliance, or related administrative functions.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to read and summarize government solicitations in plain language.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with Salesforce, government procurement portals, Microsoft Office, Adobe, and document management tools preferred.
  • Ability to work across departments and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
  • Understanding of bid compliance, contract risk, pricing documents, and submission requirements.
  • Familiarity with federal, state, local, and municipal procurement processes preferred.

Key Competencies
  • Deadline management
  • Bid compliance
  • Proposal coordination
  • Risk identification
  • Document control
  • Internal communication
  • Salesforce and portal tracking
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Cross-functional coordination

Wondering what to expect in starting your career with Clean Harbors? Click Here to view a Day in the Life Video!
40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.
Join our safety focused team today!To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

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Environmental consulting services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Norwell, MA, US

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