Senior Analyst - Contract - Legal Department - FT - Days - MHS

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.

Summary:

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:

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

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: Additional Education Information: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required; Master's degree or Juris Doctorate preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

•  Bending and Stooping = 40%
•  Climbing = 0%
•  Keyboard Entry = 80%
•  Kneeling = 0%
•  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
•  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
•  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Reaching = 0%
•  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
•  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
•  Running = 0%
•  Sitting = 60%
•  Squatting = 0%
•  Standing = 60%
•  Walking = 60%
•  Audible Speech = 80%
•  Hearing Acuity = 80%
•  Smelling Acuity = 0%
•  Taste Discrimination = 0%
•  Depth Perception = 60%
•  Distinguish Color = 60%
•  Seeing - Far = 60%
•  Seeing - Near = 60%
•  Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
•  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
•  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
•  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
•  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
•  Asbestos = 0%
•  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
•  Dust = 40%
•  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
•  Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
•  Hazardous Medication = 0%
•  Latex = 0%
•  Computer Monitor = 80%
•  Domestic Animals = 0%
•  Extreme He