**Job Summary** The Contract Analyst, Associate supports the review, drafting, analysis, and management of company contracts. This role ensures alignment with company policies, facilitates effective contract lifecycle management, and provides guidance to employees on best practices and procedures. The Contract Analyst, Associate collaborates closely with legal and business teams to ensure all contract terms are accurately addressed and monitored. **Essential Functions** + Drafts, reviews, and edits a variety of contracts to ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards. + Provides guidance to employees regarding the organization's contract management processes and best practices. + Collaborates with organization attorneys to review and respond to contract requests, ensuring legal and business requirements are met. + Develops, organizes, and optimizes contract workflow processes to drive continuous improvement. + Manages contracts throughout all stages of the contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, monitoring, and renewal or termination. + Monitors the fulfillment of contract obligations and addresses any issues or discrepancies proactively. + Develops, maintains, and manages contract templates to ensure consistency and efficiency in contracting practices. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree required + Post-graduate legal education, such as coursework from law school or a paralegal certification program preferred + 0-2 years of experience creating, drafting, and editing contracts required + 2-4 years of experience managing a contract workflow system preferred **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Demonstrates strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. + Possesses a basic understanding of contract law and corporate policies. + Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite. + Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills. + Displays excellent organizational and analytical skills. + Collaborates effectively across teams and with various stakeholders. **Licenses and Certifications** + Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) preferred Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.