Contract Analyst I

The Salvation Army • West Nyack, NY

92d

About The Position

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. We are the largest non-governmental provider of social services in America and every year, we help over 30 million Americans overcome poverty, homelessness, addiction, economic hardships, loneliness, and exploitation through a wide range of programs and services. The Eastern Territorial Headquarters has 2 openings for a Contract Analyst I in the Legal Department. The Contracts Analyst reviews legal documents for potential contractual concerns with regulatory requirements and The Salvation Army mission, program guidelines and policies; determines edits and revisions; discusses potential concerns and modifications with the submitter, Staff Attorneys and THQ General Counsel; develops a clear, concise, and accurate summary for the corporate signatory and Command/Corp Officers; and then prepares them for execution on behalf of The Salvation Army. Based in West Nyack, NY this position requires approximately 35 hours of work per week and is onsite.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Must be collaborative, helpful, team-oriented, flexible and willing to learn.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Excellent research skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem solver.
• Able to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with federal funding agencies in the area of grant administration preferred.
• Paralegal Certification preferred.
• New York State Notary Public certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, modify and identify potential issues in legal corporate documents, contracts, agreements, and applications.
• Review, process and prepare written and electronic applications and contractual agreements as submitted by commands to ensure compliance with both regulatory authorities and The Salvation Army mission, program guidelines and policies.
• Make recommendations for contractual revisions within established guidelines, and policies for contractual issues.
• Network within The Salvation Army departments to ensure compliance with The Salvation Army mission, program guidelines and policies.
• Research and maintain working knowledge of applicable regulatory legislation.
• Track contractual agreements, amendments and compare documents with prior submissions to note modifications.
• Maintain records and document evidence of internal and external engagements.
• Exhibit sound judgment, maturity, the ability to make good decisions and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Assess, prepare, and review necessary materials to coordinate multi-state and federal contracts.
• Ensure consistency in documentation of information to external partners.
• Maintain communication with appropriate staff and departments regarding contractual concerns.
• Review documents with corporate authorities and provide written review of documents for discussion.
• Participate in departmental and function area meetings.
• Ensure documentation of all correspondence and actions is current.
• Participate in function area training, projects, and special initiatives.

Benefits

• Generous Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits.
• TSA paid Life Insurance for Employees.
• Additional life insurance options for employees.
• On-site cafeteria.
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Personal days.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Non-contributory Pension Plan.
• Professional Development.
• Free, on-site Fitness Center.
• Federal holidays.
• Opportunities to give back and support our communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree