Contract Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Contract Manager

Department : Strategy

Location : Sacramento, CA

Reports to : Chief Strategy Officer

Status : Full time

Organization Overview

This mission-driven organization provides comprehensive care through integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services. It operates as a regional health system, incorporating Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHC), Drug Medi-Cal and Specialty Mental Health programs, a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Center, and a Risk Bearing Organization.

The organization is accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care and Behavioral Health, and certified as a Primary Care Medical Home and Behavioral Health Home. Crisis programs are also accredited by the American Association of Suicidology and the International Council for Helplines.

Position Summary

The Contract Manager plays a critical role in overseeing contract-related processes including vendor agreements, government programs, employment contracts, and insurance arrangements. This role ensures contracts are reviewed, tracked, and processed in a compliant and efficient manner, supporting internal departments and aligning with regulatory and funding requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• 3+ years in contract administration, legal support, grants administration, or nonprofit compliance
• Knowledge of contract language and legal terminology
• Familiarity with federal / state programs, audits, and nonprofit procurement standards
• Strong attention to detail and document accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, SharePoint, or similar systems
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally
• Independent and collaborative work style in fast-paced environments
• Commitment to HIPAA and professional ethics
• Adherence to infection control protocols
• Support departmental standards of High Reliability

Essential Responsibilities

Benefits

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Office-based role with occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs), sitting, standing, and reaching. Requires close and distance vision, hearing, and speech for communication. May involve contact with individuals in crisis and exposure to bodily fluids or hazardous materials.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.