Contract Management Analyst

Employment Type Full-time Exempt or Non-Exempt Exempt Job Summary Hybrid Work Environment - Must reside in Hawaii** Pay Range: $68,000 - $133,000 Note: Individuals typically begin between the minimum to middle of the pay range The Contract Management Analyst provides first‑line support for procurement‑led contract drafting, renewals, amendments, extensions, and NDAs (subject to the direction and oversight of Legal Affairs and the Chief Legal Officer); ensures adherence to HMSA's approved templates and clause library; and triages escalations to Legal Affairs for non‑standard or higher‑risk matters. This role sits within Procurement to enable operational speed and consistency while maintaining a dotted‑line partnership with Legal Affairs and the Chief Legal Officer for oversight, risk management, and regulatory alignment. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in paralegal studies or a bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Seven years of contract specialist, or legal analyst experience, with hands‑on drafting, reviewing, and redlining of contracts.Strong knowledge of contract fundamentals: indemnity, limitation of liability, confidentiality, data privacy, termination, audit, insuranceWorking knowledge of healthcare privacy/compliance concepts (HIPAA; basic CMS/ACA awareness for payer contracts)Excellent written and verbal communication; meticulous attention to detail.Strong understanding of contract/commercial terms, including SLAs, BAA requirements, and business continuity.Demonstrated exposure to healthcare regulatory concepts (e.g., HIPAA, awareness of payer regulatory obligations).Strong familiarity with healthcare regulations.Intermediate working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.Experience with SharePoint and document version control. Duties And Responsibilities Contract Drafting, Review & RedliningDraft, review, and edit standard or low‑risk agreements, including renewals, amendments, extensions, NDAs, and supporting exhibits, using HMSA templates and playbooks (subject to the direction and oversight of Legal Affairs and the Chief Legal Officer).Ensure contract language aligns with approved legal terms, including confidentiality, data privacy, indemnification, termination, and audit provisions (subject to the direction and oversight of Legal Affairs and the Chief Legal Officer).Manage redlines and version control; maintain clear documentation of rationale for accepted or rejected changes.Template, Clause & Compliance GovernanceValidate appropriate template and clause usage for all contract types based on Procurement and Legal requirements.Review agreements for adherence to HIPAA‑impacting provisions, business associate requirements, and applicable federal/state payer regulations (subject to the direction and oversight of Legal Affairs and the Chief Legal Officer); escalate deviations to Legal Affairs.Support Legal Affairs and Procurement in periodic updates to templates and clause libraries (e.g., privacy, security, CMS/ACA language). First-Line Legal Triage & EscalationScreen contract intake items for legal complexity, novelty, or risk; handle routine/standard items and escalate non‑standard terms to Legal Affairs (pursuant to guidelines approved by the same) as needed.Prepare contract summaries, issue logs, and comparison redlines to streamline review by Legal Affairs.Maintain clear boundaries of practice and operate under the direction and supervision of Legal Affairs.Lifecycle & Obligation ManagementTrack contract expirations, auto‑renewal dates, and notice windows; prepare renewal packages for Procurement and business owners.Ensure executed contracts are stored in the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system with correct metadata, versions, and obligations.Monitor open items, commitments, and follow‑up.Stakeholder & Relationship ManagementFoster effective relationships with business owners, SMEs, and vendor partners.Communicate vendor expectations clearly and ensure alignment with business priorities.Provide guidance to stakeholders on vendor management best practices and governance standards. Sourcing & Documentation Support Prepare and validate legal‑related RFx documents (e.g., NDA forms, standard contract exhibits) and support supplier onboarding documentation.Assist with legal Q&A during sourcing events by applying approved positions and escalating exceptions to Legal.Support Procurement in standardizing and maintaining consistent documentation across sourcing processes.