Assistant Director of Contract Administration

Signature Performance, Inc.•,

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Contract Administration supports contract strategy and administration processes and advises internal stakeholders on contractual matters. The role covers commercial and federal contracts across their lifecycle, including drafting, review, negotiation, execution, performance monitoring, dispute resolution, and recordkeeping. It also supports proposal development, subcontracting, audits, process improvement, and administration of the Onspring GRC system. The position manages direct reports as assigned and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a health-related field, or equivalent.
At least 10 years of contracting experience, including drafting, negotiating, and supporting commercial and federal contracts.
Proven experience in contract drafting, analysis, and negotiations.
Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and supporting a variety of contract agreements.
Ability to review, analyze, and summarize contract terms and provide concise, meaningful feedback and recommendations to stakeholders and management.
Strong analytical, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Detail orientation, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to interpret complex contractual language and advise business owners.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with industry-specific contracts, such as technology, purchase, distribution, and licensing agreements.
Knowledge of commercial-specific regulations and standards.
Knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
U.S. citizenship or naturalized citizenship is required.
All work must be completed in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctorate.
Familiarity with healthcare fraud and abuse laws, including Stark, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and the False Claims Act, as well as HIPAA, HITECH, and 42 CFR Part 2.
Experience working for a health plan or third-party medical payer.
Familiarity with GRC tools, including Onspring.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and execute sales agreements, purchase agreements, service contracts, partnership agreements, and other contracts.
Develop contract templates, standard terms, and best practices.
Negotiate with clients, vendors, and partners to achieve favorable terms while managing organizational risk.
Stay informed about relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Resolve contractual disputes or issues during the contract lifecycle.
Contribute to process improvements that streamline contract management workflows.
Assist in developing, negotiating, modifying, and administering contracts and subcontracts.
Monitor contract performance to ensure deliverables, milestones, and obligations are met.
Maintain accurate contract documentation and records for audit readiness.
Review subcontractor agreements and modifications.
Guide and support project teams on contractual requirements, compliance issues, and identified risks.
Support audits and reviews.
Support business owners in proposal development and submission.
Prepare Requests for Proposals for distribution to subcontractors and review subcontract award agreements.
Serve as the secondary Onspring GRC Administrator, including monitoring and configuring applications, workflows, and dashboards, as well as implementation and deployment.
Manage direct report(s) as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.