Who We Are: The Contracts Department is responsible for leading 'cradle-to-grave' contract review, negotiation, and administration activities supporting SwRI's technical divisions. Objectives of this Role: Support SwRI by serving as a Credit Specialist in the Contracts Department. Analyze credit reports, references, and financial information to determine credit worthiness and credit limits for new and existing customers to a predetermined level of authority. Communicate with internal and external customers regarding credit decisions on a daily basis in a fast paced and high transaction volume environment, to include the preparation of proposed payment terms and preliminary invoices. Collaborate with contractual and technical staff to develop and maintain relationships with key customers. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Working knowledge of credit processes and procedures, experience with making intermediate large-dollar credit decisions, and using credit reports including the knowledge and ability to analyze financial statements. Experience in contract negotiations is required. Strong communication skills as well as being able to multi-task deadline driven requests are required. Working knowledge of bond and letter of credit protocols and administration is preferred. Intermediate/working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is required as well as experience working with PDF documents. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting. 6-10 years: Commercial credit/collections experience. A valid/clear driver's license is required.