Remote Contract Role | Business Systems Analyst
6 months contract with possible extension
Job Summary :
We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to support and optimize our procurement and legal operations systems, with a focus on Zip (intake-to-pay platform) and Ironclad (contract lifecycle management). This role will be responsible for having discussions with design team as we are working through the design on our new legal system, managing system configurations, troubleshooting issues, and driving enhancements across these platforms to ensure seamless workflows and data integrity.
You'll serve as the primary technical liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring that procurement and legal processes are efficient, scalable, and compliant. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in cross-functional environments and enjoys solving operational challenges through systems thinking.
What You'll Do :
Operational Support & Troubleshooting :
- Act as the go-to technical contact for Zip and Ironclad system issues across procurement, legal, and finance teams
- Monitor, triage, and resolve day-to-day operational issues (e.g., approval routing errors, integration failures, contract sync issues)
- Provide first-level support and escalate complex issues to vendors or engineering as needed
System Configuration & Integration :
Maintain and optimize workflows, approval chains, and data mappings within Zip and IroncladPartner with engineering and IT teams to define integration logic between Zip, Ironclad, ERP, and other internal systemsDocument system configurations, sync schedules, and exception handling proceduresVendor & Stakeholder Management :
Serve as the liaison with Zip and Ironclad vendor teams for support, updates, and roadmap alignmentManage vendor SLAs, support tickets, and configuration changesCollaborate with procurement, legal, and finance stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize enhancementsSystem Enhancements & Testing :
Support testing and validation of new features, bug fixes, and platform updatesTrack enhancement requests, change logs, and backlog items in tools like JiraConduct UAT and coordinate cross-functional testing efforts ShapeQualifications :
8+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or similar role supporting procurement or legal operationsHands-on experience with Zip and Ironclad platformsStrong understanding of procurement workflows (e.g., intake-to-pay, vendor onboarding, approvals) and contract lifecycle managementExperience working with APIs, data mapping, and integration logicProficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Excel; SQL knowledge is a plusExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work through ambiguityStrong communication skills; comfortable interfacing with technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment