IS Contracts Analyst, Senior - IS Portfolio Governance - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, the Contracts Analyst, Sr actively manages the process of contract review and negotiation while providing guidance and consultation to our IS team, IS Leadership and business owners as needed. Essential Duties Review, process and negotiate IS related contracts; provide redline review and recommendations based on our IS standards; flagging both legal and business issues for negotiation. Negotiate directly with vendor and/or vendor attorneys or internal staff until consensus has been reached on all points and provide coaching, review, and feedback of contracts for internal staff assist until consensus has been reached on all points. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines consistently. Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal customers and outside vendors. Serve as a point of contact for all contractual matters; ensuring timely review, approval, and execution of all IS related contracts. Coordinate the processing of documents through our internal IS and Procurement processes. Prepares and disseminates status updates to all concerned parties regarding contract review, compliance, modifications, etc. Maintain our contractual records and documentation in our IS Contracts Database and IS Contracts tracker to ensure documentation of key correspondence, document changes, internal business and legal approvals. Provide and promote high standards of professionalism and leadership throughout all transactions, appropriately representing USC’s business philosophies, protocols and standards Persistent attention to detail, while maintaining overall status of all projects Responsible for understanding and complying with all USC policies that are applicable to the job function and participate in mandatory training in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned. Selected Contract Manager may act as team lead.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
5 years Contract review and processing experience with substantial knowledge of legal terms and conditions, and/or experience interacting with IS vendors, solutions, and contracts
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
Developed negotiation skills
Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment, securing buy-in and agreement through collaborative efforts
Demonstrate ability to analyze business practices and translate to contractual requirements
Demonstrate ability to understand the timing and cycles of contract negotiations
Demonstrate ability to manage a complex process with multiple stakeholders and multiple variables
Demonstrate ability to show consistent process improvement and awareness of LEAN principles
Demonstrate ability to track details and nuances of technical vendor documents
Example to others in ethics, empathy, and compliance
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) - If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Paralegal certificate or J.D.

Responsibilities

Review, process and negotiate IS related contracts
Provide redline review and recommendations based on IS standards
Flag legal and business issues for negotiation
Negotiate directly with vendor and/or vendor attorneys or internal staff until consensus has been reached on all points
Provide coaching, review, and feedback of contracts for internal staff assist until consensus has been reached on all points
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently
Provide excellent customer service to internal customers and outside vendors
Serve as a point of contact for all contractual matters
Ensure timely review, approval, and execution of all IS related contracts
Coordinate the processing of documents through internal IS and Procurement processes
Prepare and disseminate status updates to all concerned parties regarding contract review, compliance, modifications, etc.
Maintain contractual records and documentation in IS Contracts Database and IS Contracts tracker
Provide and promote high standards of professionalism and leadership throughout all transactions
Represent USC’s business philosophies, protocols and standards
Maintain persistent attention to detail
Understand and comply with all USC policies
Participate in mandatory training in a timely manner
Act as team lead (selected Contract Manager)