Senior Analyst - Contract - Legal Department

Senior Contract Analyst

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

The Senior Contract Analyst in the Legal Department is responsible for leading complex contract negotiations, reviews, and strategy development to support Memorial Healthcare System's operational and business objectives. This role serves as a subject matter expert in contract management, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards while mitigating risk. The Senior Analyst collaborates across departments to drive strategic outcomes, improve contracting efficiency, and support high-level decision-making through analysis and guidance.

Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in contract management software, Microsoft Office, and database maintenance to ensure efficient and accurate workflows.
• Collaborates across departments to align contracts with business needs and internal preferences while ensuring consistent communication.
• Performs high-level legal and risk analysis, guiding internal stakeholders on complex contractual issues and offering strategic solutions.
• Conducts internal audits and quality reviews of contract processes, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Participates in high-level negotiations, leveraging deep legal and regulatory knowledge to mitigate risk and enhance financial outcomes.
• Leads full contract lifecycle management, including drafting, proofreading, due diligence, tracking key dates, and addressing terminations or amendments.
• Works on sophisticated contracts requiring advanced insight and judgment, supporting complex arrangements, and assisting Contract Analysts as needed.
• Provides policy expertise in legal, compliance, and procurement matters, actively contributing to the improvement of contract practices.
• Supports and mentors team members, providing training to new staff and internal stakeholders while promoting department-wide development.
• Handles a larger and more complex contract volume than Contract Analysts, executing tasks with greater speed, accuracy, and independence.

Competencies :

Accountability, Accuracy, Customer Service, Develops Relationships, Effective Communication, Manage Business Priorities, Problem Solving, Responding to Change, Standards of Behavior

Education and Certification Requirements :

Bachelors (Required)

Additional Job Information :

Complexity of Work : This role requires advanced critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, expertise in contract law and the ability to function with a high degree of autonomy. The incumbent must be able to work in a stressful environment, take appropriate action when required and provide sound judgment in ambiguous situations. Required Work Experience : Five (5) years of "hands on" contract experience required, preferably in healthcare. Other Information : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required; Master's degree or Juris Doctorate preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

Shift : Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer : This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net.