Contract Analyst

Summary: The Contract Analyst is responsible for analyzing, drafting, negotiating complex contracts to ensure compliance with Memorial’s policies, departmental protocols, legal requirements, regulatory standards, and business objectives. This role involves conducting thorough contract reviews, identifying risks, drafting and amending contract language, and collaborating with internal stakeholders, including legal, procurement, and finance teams. Responsibilities: Maintains deep knowledge of healthcare and government contracting laws to ensure regulatory and policy compliance. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to incorporate feedback and align contract language with business preferences. Monitors regulatory changes to align internal processes and policies with evolving legal and industry standards. Ensures accurate data entry and maintenance of contract records in compliance with organizational policies. Trains and supports new team members, sharing best practices and tools for effective contract administration. Applies strong analytical, and legal drafting skills to develop precise, compliant contractual documents while meeting or exceeding key performance indicators. Provides proactive updates and guidance to internal clients throughout the contract drafting stages and lifecycle to ensure transparency and progress. Conducts due diligence by collaborating with Legal, Compliance, and Business teams to ensure alignment with legal and organizational policies. Interprets and explains contract terms clearly to non-legal internal stakeholders to support informed decision-making. Demonstrates expert proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management software to optimize workflow accuracy and efficiency. Education and Certification Requirements: Bachelors (Required) Required Work Experience: Three (3) years of “hands on” contract experience required, preferably in healthcare. Other Information: Additional Education Information: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required; Master's degree or Juris Doctorate preferred