Contract Specialist - Lenexa, KS - Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Preparation and administration of contracts and agreements with third parties to which Quest Diagnostics will provide services. Position also maintains electronic and physical contract repositories and contract management systems. 

Pay Range: $47,690+ per year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• 15 PTO days first year
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Blueprint for Wellness
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training provided!

Coordinate all activities related to the preparation, review, execution and maintenance of contracts and agreements for services provided by Quest Diagnostics, including, but not limited to: Prepare Quest-supplied agreements from pre-approved forms, completing variable information, terms and conditions. Review third-party-provided agreements for common business terms and conditions, providing suggestions for language revisions when required to support business capabilities and requirements. Work cross-functionally with internal colleagues, including without limitation, Legal, Compliance, Finance and other business contacts as appropriate, to coordinate the review and finalization of contracts.  Assist assigned attorney in collecting information as required to complete legal review. Engage designated representatives of each appropriate business area to provide business review of contract language and requirements.   Maintain version control of agreements and contracts under review.  Prepare language modifications for business terms through redline modification to agreements. Clean up final agreements and contracts and prepare versions for execution.  Oversee execution process and delivery. Administer online contract database including abstracting, entry and maintenance of contract information, execution of reports and extraction of other information as needed. Maintain physical file repository of executed contracts and agreements. Assist business representatives as necessary, working with Legal and Compliance in collecting information and responding to information requests, subpoenas, and litigation discovery. Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:  

3+ years contract administration related experience Experience in reading and interpreting contracts, agreements and legal documents and offering language modifications to meet specific requirements. Experience modifying documents while tracking changes and versions utilizing Microsoft Word. Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects and managing the flow of information across multiple work groups.   

Preferred Work Experience:  

Experience working with and administering web-based applications or other contract administration products. Prior experience as a contract administrator or contracts auditor in a business setting 

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time 

Knowledge:  

Paralegal training is desirable. 

Skills:  

Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills Accuracy and detail oriented Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications 

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree

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