Contracts Analyst

Contracts Analyst

Location: Columbia, Maryland (Partial Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Negotiation Program Analyst to support and scale a fast-growing negotiation function. This role is at the intersection of business operations, procurement, and vendor strategy, helping to drive cost optimization and informed decision-making across the organization. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment and wants to play a key role in shaping a strategic function.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end negotiation lifecycle, including intake, preparation, execution support, and post-negotiation tracking.
• Develop comprehensive negotiation briefs that include vendor insights, contract data, renewal timelines, and market research.
• Maintain and enhance negotiation tracking tools and dashboards, ensuring accurate visibility into pipeline, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage contract and vendor data across systems, ensuring timely updates and data integrity.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, align priorities, and support negotiation strategy.
• Deliver clear, timely reporting on negotiation status, performance metrics, and realized savings.
• Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings, contract optimization, and process improvements.
• Help design and implement repeatable processes and frameworks to scale the negotiation program.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in business analysis, procurement, operations, or a related field. Experience supporting contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems or procurement processes is required.

Skills: Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are necessary. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or negotiation support.
• Familiarity with industry research/advisory sources (e.g., Gartner, Forrester).
• Healthcare industry experience.
• Advanced Excel or data analysis skills for creating dashboards and reports.

What We're Looking For

• A self-starter who takes full ownership of their work.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• A proactive mindset, comfortable driving follow-ups and timelines independently.
• The ability to move quickly while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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