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Contract Specialist roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 and oversee your exchange program while you gain hands-on procurement and contracting experience with a U.S. host employer.
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Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Duration: 10 months with possibility of contract extension
Pay Rate: $20/hr
The Condo/Co-op Work Flow Coordinator will work within the Project Review Office (PRO) within the client's site. The candidate will be responsible for completing detailed reviews of Condominium and Cooperative project documentation received from the Retail, and Private Banking channels which includes, but is not limited to - Appraisals, Budgets and Financial Statements/1120s, By-Laws, Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs), Insurance Declarations, Leasehold Agreements, Offering Plans (& Amendments) and Project Questionnaires. Accurate analysis and data entry of key project information in the Condo/Co-op Project databases is required.
The Condo/Co-op Work Flow Coordinator will consult with internal and external business partners to assist in determining if a project or individual loan requests meet eligible Condo/Co-op classifications and product specifications. In addition, you will communicate project status (approval, suspense, denial) to appropriate individuals and uphold fair lending practices of Bank of America, while meeting targets for productivity, quality and customer satisfaction. The Condo/co-op Specialist will contact Condo/Co-op Management companies, Developers, Sponsors, and Condo/Co-op Boards to obtain additional information, as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5+ years of mortgage project underwriting, condo/co-op project review or related experience
- Analytical skills and computer skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills
- Must have excellent teamwork orientation and the ability to work independently in a fast moving environment
- Strong analytical, decision making, and attention to detail skills
- Processing or underwriting Condo or Co-op transactions
- Analyzing Corporate tax returns and/or Financial Statements
- Analyzing appraisals
- Familiarity with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac credit policy
- Ability to communicate well in difficult situations
Additional Information
To know more on this opportunity, please contact:
Laidiza Gumera
973-774-7804
laidiza.gumera(at)collabera.com
Company Description
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Duration: 10 months with possibility of contract extension
Pay Rate: $20/hr
The Condo/Co-op Work Flow Coordinator will work within the Project Review Office (PRO) within the client's site. The candidate will be responsible for completing detailed reviews of Condominium and Cooperative project documentation received from the Retail, and Private Banking channels which includes, but is not limited to - Appraisals, Budgets and Financial Statements/1120s, By-Laws, Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs), Insurance Declarations, Leasehold Agreements, Offering Plans (& Amendments) and Project Questionnaires. Accurate analysis and data entry of key project information in the Condo/Co-op Project databases is required.
The Condo/Co-op Work Flow Coordinator will consult with internal and external business partners to assist in determining if a project or individual loan requests meet eligible Condo/Co-op classifications and product specifications. In addition, you will communicate project status (approval, suspense, denial) to appropriate individuals and uphold fair lending practices of Bank of America, while meeting targets for productivity, quality and customer satisfaction. The Condo/co-op Specialist will contact Condo/Co-op Management companies, Developers, Sponsors, and Condo/Co-op Boards to obtain additional information, as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5+ years of mortgage project underwriting, condo/co-op project review or related experience
- Analytical skills and computer skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills
- Must have excellent teamwork orientation and the ability to work independently in a fast moving environment
- Strong analytical, decision making, and attention to detail skills
- Processing or underwriting Condo or Co-op transactions
- Analyzing Corporate tax returns and/or Financial Statements
- Analyzing appraisals
- Familiarity with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac credit policy
- Ability to communicate well in difficult situations
Additional Information
To know more on this opportunity, please contact:
Laidiza Gumera
973-774-7804
laidiza.gumera(at)collabera.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Contract Specialist
Document your contracting credentials before applying
Gather your degree transcripts, professional certifications, and a detailed work history showing contract administration, procurement, or acquisition experience. Designated sponsors evaluate these to confirm your background fits the Trainee or Specialist category before issuing a DS-2019.
Target host employers with federal contracting portfolios
Government contractors and defense firms routinely host J-1 exchange visitors in Contract Specialist roles because their acquisition workflows align with the structured training plans sponsors require. Filter your search by employers with active federal contract awards to find realistic host opportunities.
Search J-1 friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers posting Contract Specialist positions that accommodate J-1 exchange visitors. Filtering by role and location surfaces host employers whose procurement teams are open to international candidates on exchange programs.
Build a training plan around FAR and contract lifecycle phases
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Structure yours around specific Federal Acquisition Regulation competencies, solicitation drafting, and contract closeout to show measurable learning objectives rather than vague on-the-job exposure.
Confirm your host employer's J-1 hosting capacity early
Ask a prospective host employer whether they have worked with a designated sponsor before and who manages that relationship. Employers unfamiliar with J-1 compliance, training plan requirements, and DS-2019 co-signatures can cause delays that push back your program start date significantly.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Contract Specialist positions funded by a government agency or involving specialized skills in a field on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may carry a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer to avoid H-1B or green card complications later.
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Find Contract Specialist JobsContract Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Contract Specialist role?
Most Contract Specialists enter the United States under the Trainee or Specialist category. The Trainee category applies if you've completed your degree within the past 12 months or have at least one year of relevant work experience outside the U.S. The Specialist category fits experienced professionals with a strong procurement or acquisition background and recognized expertise in the field.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a Contract Specialist position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your host employer. The designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 form, approves your training plan, and monitors program compliance. The company or agency where you work is the host organization, which is a separate role from the legal sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Contract Specialist?
Use Migrate Mate to search Contract Specialist roles posted by U.S. employers that accommodate J-1 exchange visitors. Federal contractors, procurement consulting firms, and large corporations with structured training programs are most likely to serve as host organizations, since the J-1 training plan requirement aligns naturally with their onboarding frameworks.
Can a Contract Specialist J-1 exchange visitor work on classified government contracts?
Security clearance eligibility is controlled separately from your J-1 status and depends on your nationality, background investigation results, and the sponsoring agency's adjudication standards. Most J-1 exchange visitors are not eligible for classified work, so confirm the clearance requirements of any specific role before accepting an offer to avoid a mismatch with your program objectives.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Contract Specialists on J-1 visas?
It can. If your Contract Specialist role is funded directly or indirectly by a U.S. government agency, or if your home country's skills fall on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, USCIS may impose a two-year home residency requirement before you can change to H-1B or apply for a green card. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether this applies to your specific situation before you begin your program.
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