Contract Manager

Contract Specialist

Responsible for development, negotiation and maintenance of contracts and related documents according to applicable regulations and standards in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements. Identifies opportunities, issues and risks in document development and negotiates with external parties, legal and sales teams to ensure contracts meet business goals and requirements. Maintains the contract management process to ensure efficient contract execution and archiving. Recognized as a subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor. Conducts highly complex work with minimal supervision and extensive latitude for independent judgement particularly as it relates to risk management.

Job Duties :

• Responsible for development, review, negotiation and maintenance of contracts and related documents such as Master Service Agreements, Master Purchase Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements, Scopes of Work, Business Associate Agreements, and change documents such as amendments, etc.
• Supervises contract execution to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on contractual rights and provides contract interpretation.
• Provides support by identifying and negotiating towards best terms and conditions to support various corporate initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities, issues and risks in document development, review, and maintenance.
• Establishes and implements standards for development of contracts and related documents using departmental standards, professional discretion, and independent judgment.
• Develops and maintains contract templates and associated educational materials.
• Revises and amends documents partnering with legal and stakeholders as necessary.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of strategic vendor relationships as applicable through negotiation and contract management.
• Educate the stakeholders and staff on changes to those documents as required.
• Maintains assigned contracts in Contract Management system.
• Flags contract anniversaries and completes appropriate follow up and renewal management.
• Participates in contract operations activities such a developing, producing and analyzing reports generated by software, providing expertise on contract lifecycle management standards, and assist with workflow change management as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains applicable regulatory reference materials.
• Develops strong working relationship with colleagues, stakeholders and others across departments and all levels of management.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details :

Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and / or Bachelor's degree obtained (Bachelor's Degree = 2 years relevant experience).

Education : Associate's Degree- (Required)

Experience : Minimum of 5 years-Relevant experience

Skills : Computer Literacy, Organizing, Waterfall Model

Our Purpose & Values :

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.