Senior Contract Management Professional

About the role

The Senior Contract Management Professional advises business partners and related stakeholders on contractual risk and mitigating factors, in the course of negotiations and prior to execution. This role is responsible for ensuring contracts align with business objectives while mitigating legal, financial, and operational risks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point in the organization authorized to independently negotiate with third parties, redline contract language, and provide detailed risk analysis of deals.
• Partner closely with legal, finance, supply chain, and business stakeholders to structure agreements that protect the company’s interests and enable growth.
• Influence department’s strategy.
• Make decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction.

Requirements

• Use your skills to make an impact
• Juris Doctor (JD) OR advanced degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field; Alternatively: 5+ years of progressive experience in contract management, negotiation, or related role in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Experience in contract review, drafting, and administration, with direct responsibility for negotiating contract terms and conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to redline agreements and assess contractual, financial, and operational risks.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple, complex priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in creative/complex drafting in a regulated space
• Prior experience negotiating directly with third parties across multiple industries, regions, or contract types (e.g., procurement, sales, services, licensing).
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) software (e.g., Ironclad, Icertis or others)
• Demonstrated success balancing business objectives with compliance and risk management.

Additional Information

This position will operate under Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Central Standard Time (CST) hours. This position may require travel 1-2 times a year. Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $86,300 - $118,700 per year

Description Of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.