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Introduction to Position:

We are a healthcare-focused digital product consultancy seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contracts Specialist to join our Growth team and oversee all aspects of our contract lifecycle. The primary focus of the Contracts Specialist will be drafting and managing all of our consulting Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring they accurately reflect the services and resources, scopes, timelines, and deliverables while aligning with our business objectives and legal requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write Statements of Work (SOWs) that align to Modeas resourcing standards and business processes.
• Manage Master Service Agreement (MSA) renewals to maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Manage the review and execution of other contractual documents, such as BAAs, NDAs, and change orders.
• Oversee day-to-day contract administration, ensuring compliance, timely execution, and meticulous record-keeping.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contributing to our business development efforts.
• Work with the Accounting department to ensure newly signed deals are invoiced properly.
• Manage and update standard forms and templates (SOWs, change orders, MSAs, etc.).

Critical Competencies:

• Strong technical writing: Ability to articulate complex ideas and terms clearly and concisely. This skill is crucial for drafting precise SOWs, assessing MSAs, and writing other contractual documents that leave no room for misinterpretation.
• Exceptional attention to detail: Capability to spot inconsistencies, errors, or ambiguities in contract language. This meticulousness is essential for minimizing risks and ensuring all contractual documents are thorough and precise.
• Proactivity: Ability to anticipate potential issues or needs before they arise. This forward-thinking approach is vital for streamlining contract processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and addressing potential problems before they impact projects or client relationships.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills: Capacity to juggle multiple contracts and deadlines efficiently. This is critical for managing a high volume of contracts at various stages of the deal or relationship lifecycle.
• Legal knowledge: Familiarity with relevant contract law and regulations. While not a lawyer, a basic understanding of legal principles is helpful.
• Financial acumen: Understanding basic financial concepts related to contracts, such as budgeting, pricing, and revenue recognition.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing priorities and evolving contract needs on tight deadlines. This agility ensures you can respond quickly to new business opportunities or shifts in project requirements.
• Experience in a client-facing role: This role often involves interacting with clients and building relationships, so experience in a customer-facing role can be valuable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in contract management, preferably in a consultancy, technology, or healthcare environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Google Drive

Work environment:

Modeans are able to work at any location in Virginia, Tennessee, or North Carolina, unless as otherwise required by job responsibilities. We offer modern offices located in Nashville, TN and Blacksburg, VA. Our office provides an indoor space with moderate temperatures and noise levels. This allows employees to choose a fully-office, fully-remote, or hybrid work experience. Employees may occasionally need to travel to our offices or other locations for items such as training or client visits. We will also provide employees with tools to do their job at h me as well as in the office.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position during the duration of the workday. Individuals must have the ability to constantly operate a computer. Must have the ability to converse with and exchange information to clients and coworkers both in person and through a computer. Capable of occasionally transporting items of 10 lbs or less to and from the office.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for this position.

Modea participates in the E-Verify program.

Modea is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Modea is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

We aspire to be an highly inclusive employer - providing fair and appropriate opportunities to as many people from different backgrounds as possible, being welcoming and meeting their needs as best we can. We are committed to keeping great people representative of a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because we believe it makes Modea stronger.