contract analyst ( IT )

Contract Analyst

• Desired Work Location : Miramar, FL (Hybrid required 12 days a month)
• Skill Set required : Base analyst with 1- 2 years contract management experience in the information technology space

Overview

The Contract Analyst is responsible for the in-depth review and coordination of IT-related contract documents. This role manages the flow of Information Technology contract documents throughout the review lifecycle, from inception to final execution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the receipt, tracking, and coordination of all IT-related agreements (hardware, software, IT staffing / consulting, data), in collaboration with Procurement, IT teams, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication with executive management on strategic contract negotiations by reporting on critical metrics regularly.
• Act as a liaison between IT and Legal, coordinating contract reviews and facilitating meetings with vendors and business teams.
• Oversee the process of obtaining service level agreements (SLA) and contractual waivers for contracts that do not meet company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to contract processes and technology, particularly within the BAR platform, responding to business feedback to enhance user adoption and satisfaction.
• Participate in IT Finance projects to enhance the BAR platform and related processes.
• Manage the contract intake process to ensure timely acknowledgment, tracking, and routing of contract review requests.
• Validate new contract submissions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of data entered into the BAR platform.
• Work with IT teams, business functions, and Legal to prioritize contract review submissions across the organization.
• Communicate business term changes to owners and vendors as necessary.
• Obtain approval from IT leadership on contract documents prior to signature.
• Maintain and monitor the BAR platform to ensure contract review requests are actively worked and completed, and that fully executed documents are properly cataloged and linked for future reference.
• Monitor the electronic signature system, identifying and escalating bottlenecks in the signature workflow.
• Handle contract renewals and terminations proactively by monitoring contract review reports.
• Respond to status update requests regarding the progress of documents within the CLM and electronic signature systems.
• Assist with IT compliance activities to ensure adherence to licensing agreement requirements.
• Recruit, mentor, and support personnel assigned to the contracts administration function.
• Stay current on contract administration best practices and IT trends, and provide training and mentoring to IT teams and stakeholders.
• Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the contracts administration team.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including IT leadership and business executive leadership.
• Develop and recommend changes to systems, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in technology management, customer relationship management, and staff management.
• Proven experience in contracts management with IT vendors.
• Experience with one or more contract life cycle management (CLM) systems, as well as Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Strong team builder with excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Adaptability and ability to manage change effectively.
• Results-oriented with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Apttus / Conga Administrator (201 CLM Essentials Certification).
• Experience in continuous improvement / process management, including certifications like Lean Six Sigma.
• Master’s degree.
• Experience in the food and beverage, CPG, or distribution industry.

Specialized Skills and Technologies

• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret legal contract documents, especially IT contracts including Statements of Work , MSA , EULA , and Licensing agreements.
• Experience with one or more CLM systems and proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
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