Contracts & Compliance Specialist

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) provides technical development and commercialization of domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies for use in batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools. Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials that are sold into the battery manufacturing supply chain.

At ABTC, a contracts & compliance specialist is responsible for the company’s compliance with legal, commercial and federal contractual requirements, ensuring the administration of contract terms throughout their lifecycle, analyzing potential risks throughout the contracting process and execution of work, assisting with the tracking and use of federal funds, and maintaining detailed records of all contractual agreements, including sales, purchases, and business partnerships; essentially supporting procurement activities.

Requirements

• Contract management; tracking contract milestones, ensuring timely performance by both parties, managing change orders, and addressing any contractual disputes that may arise.
• Risk assessment and data interpretation; identifying potential risks within contracts and developing mitigation strategies to minimize liabilities. Analyze data to identify trends, inform program improvements, and support strategic planning.
• Compliance monitoring; ensuring contractors adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Contract database management; maintaining a comprehensive database of all active contracts, including key details, renewal dates, and relevant documents.
• Communication, coordination and collaboration; collaborating with internal stakeholders including procurement, construction, finance and project managers to facilitate smooth contract execution. Federal grant monitoring and reporting; helping to drive internal teams and external contractors to complete grant reporting, labor compliance, and financial requirements, and organization of the submission of any new grant applications.
• Corporate filings; Maintain state corporate entity filings, ensure all annual listings and license renewals are completed.
• Required Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Ability to work in contract management software
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret legal documents, financial reports and technical documents
• Basic understanding of purchasing and supply chain procedures
• Proficiency in common Microsoft Office applications
• Good understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and occupational, safety and environmental regulations and law
• Time management skills
• Preferred Skills
• Experience with Davis-Bacon Act compliance, prevailing wage requirements, and administration of federally funded grant projects.
• Fundamental knowledge of construction techniques, building materials, industry standards, and construction equipment.
• Working knowledge of Certified Payroll preparation, review, auditing, and compliance verification.
• Familiarity with contractor onboarding, prequalification, and compliance screening processes.