Senior Contracts Specialist

Responsibilities

• Contract Administration: Administer complex agreements from proposal stage through close-out, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, reporting, and agreement closeout.
• Negotiation & Compliance: Negotiate complex agreement terms in accordance with organizational policy and regulation; review contractual documents to ensure adherence to policy and conformance to master agreements.
• Agreement Preparation & Review: Prepare agreements, amendments, specifications, tests, and progress reports; review agreements for conformity to contract requirements.
• Reporting & Data Analysis: Prepare, deliver, and present spreadsheets with formulas and data analysis; ensure timely processing of department reports and contract deliverables; generate reports on contract activity, as required.
• Stakeholder Support & Communication: Manage department communications, including inbox oversight; verify all aspects of agreements to ensure organizational conformance while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and responsiveness; provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff and participate in special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years' experience or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of IT contract law, procurement regulations, and industry standards.
• Prior IT contracts and procurement experience.
• Familiarity with contract terms, especially data security, SaaS/Cloud, Support and Maintenance, and SLAs.
• Strong background in legal principles, contract law, and interpretation of contractual terms and risk (highly preferred).
• Experience negotiating and administering contracts in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract documentation, amendments, and compliance review for adherence to requirements and master agreements.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, including formulas and data analysis for reporting and contract activity tracking.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage high-volume communications.
• Preferred: Experience in procurement and sourcing environments supporting contract negotiations and optimization.
• Preferred: Experience with IT procurements and contracts, including software, SaaS/Cloud, SLAs, and services.

Benefits

• The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.
• We Invest in You:
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance & AD&D
  • Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO
  • Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
• Financial security:
  • 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
  • Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
  • Corporate bonus program
• Mission Focused:
  • Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research
  • We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives
  • Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility