Contract Administrator - 30336

OLSA Resources, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A contracts management firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Analyst to implement and administer contracts supporting national accounts. The role involves contract language construction, compliance maintenance, and stakeholder guidance. A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience are required. Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills are essential. This position ensures that proposals meet marketing and legal guidelines while optimizing profitability. Located in California, this job provides a chance to work within a motivated team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Contract administration or operations.
• Strong writing and communication skills required.
• Advanced PC skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain effectiveness of quality systems for pricing.
• Construct original contract language for review by manager.
• Guide health system managers in defining programs.

Skills

Effective team building skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Ability to solve problems independently

Customer Service /administrative support experience

Demonstrated PC Computer skills

Knowledge of system development

Able to effectively influence others

Education

Bachelor Degree

Business degree or related field preferred

Masters degree

Job description

Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives

Devise, implement and administer contracts and compliance in support of National and major accounts. Concurrently, the analyst will interface with other functional groups within Contracts, Pricing and Reimbursement to ensure consistency and integrity in contract processing.

Major Responsibilities

Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system in terms of pricing and added incentives, then construct, for ongoing review by manager, original contract language which supports this strategy. Must include clear understanding of business versus legal issues and state each in a manner which avoids or limits our exposure. Must be able to make appropriate recommendations and take action to rectify contract noncompliance. Must be able to guide health system managers in defining programs and clearly articulate, within contract, the rebate and discount programs, estimate dollar amounts and ensure that proper consideration is given in overall agreement profitability for potential discount and rebate incentives resulting from agreement compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree required. Business degree or related field preferred. Masters degree plus.

Minimum Experience/Training Required

Minimum 3 years experience in Contract administration or operations, data analysis and interpretation, business systems analysis. Strong writing skills, communication skills and advanced PC skills.

Skills

• Effective team building skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Customer Service /administrative support experience
• Demonstrated PC Computer skills
• Knowledge of system development
• Able to effectively influence others - directing or managing activities

Accountability / Scope

• Accountable to the Director of Contracts and Pricing to ensure proposals and contracts are issued timely in accordance with marketing and legal guidelines. Timely execution directly impacts sales by responding to dated sales opportunities. Contracting outside of guidelines can result in lost margin due to unnecessary discounting.
• Accountable for chargeback and rebate automated processing systems, including system improvements. Timely and accurate customer crediting to maintain customer satisfaction and to protect Abbott margin on contracted business.
• Accountable for project assignments with scope and goals defined.
• Ability to identify potential exposure areas and contract compliance risk. Ability to meet contract implementation and administration needs.