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Purpose of Role:
The Contracts Manager is responsible for
analyzing and negotiating contract requirements,
special provisions, terms and conditions to
ensure compliance with appropriate laws,
regulations and corporate policies and business
unit procedure. The Contracts Manager analyzes
new laws, regulations and contract trends for
potential impact on business goals and
objectives. This position works with internal
business teams on objectives relating to
contract activity and is the point of contact
for communications with legal, finance and
business team disciplines for resolution of
contract issues and disputes. Some travel
required.
Summary of Job Duties and
Responsibilities:
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Manages all facets of contract negotiation,
management and administration duties,
ensuring that contracts are negotiated,
administered and closed in accordance with
applicable federal, state, and local
regulations as well as company policy and
procedure.
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Interprets a request for proposal, develops
a contracts position, articulating that
position to the business and ensuring the
business develops a compliant and
competitive proposal.
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Assists in managing the proposal development
process, obtaining approvals, preparing and
delivering internal and external proposal
presentations, fact-finding, and
negotiations.
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Writes contracts and agreements, Proprietary
Information Agreements/Non-Disclosure
Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Licenses,
and Terms and Conditions.
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Negotiates and resolves contractual disputes
with contractors, suppliers, and/or agency
officials.
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Demonstrates computer competency and the
ability to work in various systems to
update, maintain or extract contract data.
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Maintains the official record of
negotiations and accurate files of all
contractual documents and correspondence.
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Assists in audits, reviews, and other
special projects as required.
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Assists in developing and implementing
processes and procedures relevant to the
work of Contracts/Legal Department.
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Prepares agreements (drafting, reviewing and
negotiation) such as Consulting, NDA, etc
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Manages third party contracts for the
delivery of products and services. May
include responsibility for contract
monitoring and procurement.
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Conducts formal training on purchasing
policies and procedures and
contract/amendment procedures, format, and
content.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in work
experience.
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7 to 10 years of business, finance,
procurement, or project management work
experience in the software industry.
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Work experience in a health care, software
or insurance environment
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Knowledge of the health care industry,
specifically provider office operations,
billing/collections and customer service
processes and/or online processing systems
in a health care software company.
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Asset management
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Project Management
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Relationship management and collaboration
skills.
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Multi-tasking skills – able to manage both
current products as well as the development
of new products simultaneously.
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Excellent written and verbal communication
skills.
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Ability to work independently under minimal
guidance.
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Demonstrated ability to perform analysis,
use discretion and make sound decisions
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Formats for a variety of legal documents,
legal terminology, negotiation techniques
and methods, instructional methods and
techniques
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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act) knowledge
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Ability to work under pressure
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Experience working in an entrepreneurial
company
Desired Qualifications:
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