Contract Analyst US Contracts

USM Business Systems; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

USM Business Systems is seeking a Contract Analyst with 3-5 years of experience handling US contracts, particularly in IT staffing and consulting. The role requires expertise in managing the lifecycle of contracts, including preparation, analysis, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be detail-oriented, and possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Experience with MSA and SOW is essential, along with contract management experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in US Contracts/US Contracting.
• Experience in contract analysis and management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze US IT contracts including MSA and SOW.
• Manage the complete contract lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders for contract activities.

Skills

US Contracts / US Contracting

US IT Staffing / IT Services / Consult

Contract Analysis & Contract Mgmt

MSA – Master Services Agreement

SOW – Statement of Work

Contract Lifecycle Management

Contract Documentation & Version Ctrl

Client & Vendor Coordination

SLA / KPI Tracking

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management tools

Job description

Job Description Contract Analyst – US Contracts

Job Title: Contract Analyst – US Contracts

Experience: 3–5 Years

Location: Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Contract Analyst with strong experience in US Contracts / US Contracting, preferably within the US IT Staffing, IT Services, Consulting, or Contract Staffing industry.

The candidate will be responsible for supporting the preparation, review, analysis, tracking, administration, and lifecycle management of US contracts, while coordinating with clients, vendors, legal, finance, delivery, and other internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience with MSA, SOW, contract amendments, renewals, extensions, contractual obligations, SLAs/KPIs, and contract documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and maintain US IT contracts, including MSA, SOW, amendments, renewals, extensions, and related contract documents.
• Manage and track the complete contract lifecycle from initiation through renewal, amendment, and closure.
• Coordinate with US clients, vendors, legal, finance, delivery, procurement, and internal stakeholders for contract-related activities.
• Track contract expiry dates, renewals, extensions, amendments, approvals, and pending actions.
• Review contracts to identify missing information, discrepancies, commercial terms, and contractual requirements.
• Support contract negotiations by coordinating with relevant business, legal, finance, and delivery teams.
• Track contractual obligations, deliverables, SLAs, KPIs, milestones, and compliance requirements.
• Support client and vendor contract management and ensure timely follow-up on pending activities.
• Prepare contract status reports, MIS, trackers, dashboards, and management updates.
• Maintain accurate contract records, documentation, and version control.
• Handle routine contract-related queries and coordinate escalations with appropriate stakeholders.
• Support contract renewals, amendments, extensions, and closures.
• Ensure compliance with internal contract management processes, policies, and documentation standards.

Must-Have Skills

• US Contracts / US Contracting
• US IT Staffing / IT Services / Consulting experience
• Contract Analysis & Contract Management
• MSA – Master Services Agreement
• SOW – Statement of Work
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
• Contract Documentation & Version Control
• Contract Renewal / Extension / Amendment Management
• Client & Vendor Coordination
• Stakeholder Management
• Contractual Obligation Tracking
• SLA / KPI Tracking
• Basic understanding of commercial and contractual terms
• MS Excel and contract trackers
• Strong written and verbal communication

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience working with US clients and stakeholders
• Experience in US IT Staffing / Contract Staffing
• Exposure to T&M (Time & Material) contracts
• Experience with Commercial, Federal, or Government Contracting
• Tender / RFP-related experience
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools
• Exposure to Procurement / Vendor Management
• Basic understanding of legal and contractual terminology

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 2–4 years of relevant experience, with 3–4 years preferred.
• Strong prior experience in US Contracting / US Staffing contracts.
• Should be a mid-level professional with hands‑on contract management experience.
• Candidates with experience in Commercial, Federal, or Government contracting will be preferred.
• Tender experience is an added advantage.
• Candidates should have practical exposure to MSA, SOW, contract renewals, amendments, extensions, and contract lifecycle activities.
• Candidates who are too junior or at an executive/senior level may not be suitable for this requirement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field preferred.