Contract Specialist, Remote

Contract Specialist, Remote

Working under the general direction of the Senior Finance and Contract Manager, the Contract Specialist provides ongoing support for the Academic Medical Center’s Non-Patient Revenue line of business within MGB. Typical tasks include: reviewing, drafting and managing the following agreements for the contract life cycle: professional service agreements, consulting agreements, transfer agreements, master services agreements (and related statements of work) and other agreements; draft modifications to standard template agreements; work with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) on unique and outside drafted agreements; initial assessment of non-standard contracts for risk, summarize legal documents, prepare reports, prepare correspondence and train business area personnel on the contracting process. Must apply a client-focused approach to work and have a flexible attitude regarding work assignments and new learning.

• Exercise initiative, sound judgment and a knowledge of contracting policies and procedures

• Apply the right combination of technical skill, good judgment, and common sense to resolve complex issues

• Work independently to manage timing and action plans for completing department functions and preparing correspondence, reports and other documents ahead of need
• Handle daily correspondence with clients, prepare reports, and maintain procedures
• Gather data; perform analysis and articulate information related to, such things as: Terms, conditions and operational descriptions, signature execution, financial results, etc…
• Work constructively and in collaboration with: clients, division managers and personnel, and legal counsel
• Analyze technical data and legal requirements associated with contract development and administration.
• Plan, coordinate, set priorities and manage a large volume of time sensitive work affecting diverse interests and business areas.
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports and written materials.

Contracts Administration

• Work with business areas as appropriate to develop contract “estimated value”
• Follow-up with business areas to ensure timely completion of contract lifecycle
• Manage the contract process with OGC support for guidance and terms clarification on unique and outside drafted agreements

• Develop regular reports on contract performance, and inform internal customers, clients and management of activities and progress through regular written and verbal communication

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Business Law
• 3+ years of contract preparation experience preferred and additional finance experience helpful
• Contract Development
• Healthcare Experience preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of products, especially MS Word, and PowerPoint

• Adobe Acrobat experience preferred

• Diligence, attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

• Strong people skills

• Collaborator with personnel at all levels

• Ability to independently set priorities

This is a remote position but may require occasional on-site presence.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.