Lead Contracting Analyst - Colorado

Role Overview

The Lead Contracting Analyst oversees contract administration, compliance, and lifecycle management across the organization. This role partners closely with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and business stakeholders to review contract terms, identify risks, support negotiations, maintain accurate contract records, and ensure agreements align with company policies, financial objectives, and operational requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of fiber build access agreement contracts, amendments, and related documentation.
• Partner with Legal, Procurement, Finance, and business leaders to support contract negotiations and ensure terms align with organizational standards and objectives.
• Maintain contract repositories, track key dates, renewal terms, obligations, pricing provisions, and required approvals to support effective lifecycle management.
• Develop and improve contracting processes, templates, reporting, and controls to increase efficiency, consistency, and compliance.
• Prepare contract status execution reporting for leadership review and decision-making.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for contract-related inquiries, advising stakeholders on requirements, obligations, approvals, and process expectations.

What We Look For In a Candidate

Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.

Main Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in contract administration, contract analysis, or a related function.
• Extensive contract drafting and negotiation experience.
• Strong understanding of contract terms, renewals, service levels, obligations, risk provisions, and approval workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex agreements and translate contractual terms into clear business, financial, and operational implications.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and senior leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with contract lifecycle management systems preferred.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

What To Expect Next

• Background Screening: If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.
• Employer: Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E-Very and will provide the federal government with your Form I-I information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.