Bids & Contracts Specialist

Mheducation; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is reshaping education through innovative digital solutions. As a Bids & Contracts Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring that contracts align with corporate guidelines while working in a dynamic environment. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with sales teams and legal experts, making a significant impact on the delivery of educational products. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and thrive under pressure, this is your chance to contribute to a mission that supports millions of learners and educators. Embrace the challenge and grow your career in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Career Growth Opportunities

Innovative Work Culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in legal or educational administration preferred.
• Experience in contract negotiation and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Review and submit local and state contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with Legal on data privacy and contract negotiations.

Skills

Contract Review

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Customer Service Orientation

Education

BS/BA or equivalent experience

Tools

Smartsheet

One Drive

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

Make an Impact!

At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide from kindergarten through graduate school. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life.

How can you make an impact?

McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational materials is looking for a Bids & Contracts Specialist for our K-12 division. We are in search of a detail-oriented and process-driven person who is also a critical thinker to join our team. Reporting to the Lead Bids & Contract Specialist, this role focuses on contracts and is responsible for reviewing, assembling and submitting local and state contracts, terms and conditions, and data privacy agreements for our K-12 products and services. Bids and Contracts Specialists are critical members of our Sales Support team and must be able to work closely with our Direct Sales organization.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What you will be doing:

1. Responsible for modifications to customer documents including district contracts, RFP proposals, and other types of customer paper in order to align with corporate guidelines and best practices all while in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
2. Collaborate with Legal regarding data privacy, district contracts and similar agreements to assess and reduce risk using red-line edits. Often requires detailed research.
3. Act as a liaison between McGraw Hill and its internal and external customers regarding contract language negotiations.
4. Maintain and monitor project schedules to ensure all tasks stay on track utilizing Smartsheet.
5. Proven experience in maintaining and organizing shared resources utilizing One Drive, corporate files, and Smartsheet.

We are looking for someone with:

1. BS/BA or equivalent experience.
2. At least 3 years of professional experience- legal or educational administration background preferred.
3. Experience in reviewing and revising contracts or bids with a competitive team-oriented spirit as well as outstanding organizational and planning skills required and demonstrated strong customer service orientations and a desire to win.
4. Experience and understanding of industry and how educational products are sold and delivered is a plus.
5. Excellent communication skills, especially with editing and writing. Must have a strong grasp of grammar, punctuation, and business communication, taking a sales-oriented approach when appropriate.
6. Ability to think on your feet and pivot quickly while maintaining strong attention to detail. Ability to think in “the grey”.
7. Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, and Adobe Acrobat. SharePoint, Smartsheet or other multi-user/project management programs are helpful.

Why work for us?

At McGraw-Hill, we leverage cutting-edge technology to create innovative learning solutions that support learners at all stages of their educational journey. Our state-of-the-art digital tools and platforms provide personalized, interactive experiences that enhance understanding and retention. Being part of McGraw-Hill means joining a team dedicated to shaping the future of education and making a real impact on students' lives. It's an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

The pay range for this position is between $54,500-$70,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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