Contract Analyst

Health Catalyst; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Catalyst is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Analyst or Contract Analyst to join its legal team. This role focuses on reviewing, drafting, and redlining complex commercial agreements, including BAAs and vendor contracts, with a strong emphasis on CLM workflows.

You will partner with Sales, Product, and Business Development to translate business needs into precise contract terms while maintaining compliance and managing high-volume reviews.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of dedicated commercial contracting experience.
• Hands-on experience with digital Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems and contract repositories.
• Exceptional drafting skills with clear, precise contractual language.
• Ability to identify risks, deviations, and operational issues in third‑party contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review & draft a wide variety of commercial agreements, from templates or from scratch.
• Conduct contract analysis and redlining, identifying risks and actionable fallback options.
• Manage CLM processes: intake, workflow, and repository accuracy.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, Product, and Business Development to translate business needs into contract terms.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the legal department; assist with entity management as needed.

Skills

Contract analysis

Drafting

Redlining

CLM proficiency

Analytical precision

Process mindset

Business acumen

Organization & drive

Cultural fit

Tools

CLM software

Job description

Join one of the nation’s leading and most impactful health care performance improvement companies. Over the years, Health Catalyst has achieved and documented clinical, operational, and financial improvements for many of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations. We are also increasingly serving international markets. Our mission is to be the catalyst for massive, measurable, data-informed healthcare improvement through: Data: integrate data in a flexible, open & scalable platform to power healthcare’s digital transformation Analytics: deliver analytic applications & services that generate insight on how to measurably improve Expertise: provide clinical, financial & operational experts who enable & accelerate improvement Engagement: attract, develop and retain world-class team members by being a best place to work Role: Senior Contract Analyst or Contract Analyst Team: Legal, Commercial Location: US, Remote Travel: <5%, US

About the Role

If you are a sharp, business-minded, and highly detail-oriented contracts professional, this is a great role for you. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly engaged, collegial Legal team at a dynamic, mission-driven healthcare technology company with a world-class culture. Our mission is to be the catalyst for massive, measurable, data-informed healthcare improvement. Our clients primarily include US-based healthcare providers, international health systems, and life science organizations. This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel. The candidate will be remotely based in the US, with the option to work from our office locations if desired.

What You’ll Do

• Review & Draft: Independently conduct in-depth legal reviews and draft a wide variety of commercial agreements (both from established templates and from scratch), including customer contracts, strategic partnership/vendor agreements, Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), and non-disclosure agreements.
• Contract Analysis & Redlining: Identify key risks, legal deviations, and operational issues in complex incoming contracts, preparing comprehensive redlines and practical fallback options prior to escalation or execution.
• Process & CLM Management: Leverage enterprise Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems to manage intake, refine processes, track contract stages, maintain repository accuracy, and optimize operational workflow mechanics across the legal department.
• Internal Business Support: Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, Product, and Business Development teams to translate business needs into clear contract terms, answer contract-related queries, and ensure compliance with internal risk boundaries.
• Special Projects & Operations: Lead legal process improvement initiatives to streamline department operations and contracting speed. If qualified by paralegal background and interested, assist with entity management, corporate maintenance, subsidiary filings, and routine corporate/tax administration matters.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 8+ years of dedicated commercial contracting experience, with deep expertise in contract analysis, drafting, and detailed redlining. (Non-attorney role)
• CLM Proficiency: Hands‑on experience working within digital Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems and contract repositories to drive efficient review processes and workflows.
• Exceptional Drafting Skills: Superior written communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to draft clear, precise, and unambiguous contractual language.
• Analytical Precision: Strong eye for detail and the ability to spot subtle risk allocation issues, operational traps, or inconsistencies in third‑party paper.
• Process Mindset: Proven ability to evaluate operational workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement practical process improvements within a legal environment.
• Business Acumen: Ability to balance legal risk with commercial reality, providing clear, practical analysis to internal stakeholders.
• Organization & Drive: Exceptional time‑management skills with the ability to manage a high volume of contract reviews, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
• Cultural Fit: World‑class teammate—humble, hard‑working, collaborative, and a continuous learner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry Experience: Direct experience drafting/reviewing SaaS / technology licensing agreements, healthcare IT contracts, or work within the healthcare/life sciences sector.
• Multi‑System Familiarity: Broad experience adapting to and working across various commercial contract management tools and electronic signature platforms.
• Privacy & BAA Expertise: Hands‑on familiarity with HIPAA, Business Associate Agreements, data privacy standards, and IP/data rights clauses in commercial technology agreements.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job function. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned by Health Catalyst.

Studies show that candidates from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they don’t have 100% of the qualifications shown in the job posting. While each of our roles have core requirements, please thoughtfully consider your skills and experience and decide if you are interested in the position.

If you feel you may be a good fit for the role, even if you don’t meet all of the qualifications, we hope you will apply.

If you feel you are lacking the core requirements for this position, we encourage you to continue exploring our careers page for other roles for which you may be a better fit.

At Health Catalyst, we appreciate the opportunity to benefit from the diverse backgrounds and experiences of others. Because of our deep commitment to respect every individual, Health Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

Health Catalyst is a leading provider of data and analytics technology and services that ignite smarter healthcare, lighting the path to measurable clinical, financial, and operational improvement. More than 1,100 organizations worldwide rely on Health Catalyst's offerings, including our cloud-based technology ecosystem, Health Catalyst Ignite™, AI-enabled data and analytics solutions, and expert services to drive meaningful outcomes across hundreds of millions of patient records.

Powered by high-value data, standardized measures and registries, and deep healthcare domain expertise, Ignite helps organizations transform complex information into actionable insights.

Backed by a multi-decade mission and a proven track record of delivering billions of dollars in measurable results, Health Catalyst continues to serve as the catalyst for massive, data-informed healthcare improvement and innovation.

Health Catalyst has cultivated a workplace culture that recognizes, values, and supports each individual. This commitment to a compassionate and inclusive work environment has earned Health Catalyst more than 100 “Best Place to Work” awards to date, including multiple prestigious awards for its exemplary culture in 2025: Women Tech Council's Shatter List Modern Healthcare's Best Place to Work in Healthcare U.S. News & World Report's Best Companies to Work For Newsweek's America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Newsweek's America’s Greatest Workplaces for GenZ Newsweek's America’s Greatest Workplaces in Tech Becky Vea, Associate Chief People Officer at Health Catalyst, Awarded the HR Achievement Award by Utah Business At Health Catalyst, we celebrate and are committed to diversity and inclusion across all dimensions, including but not limited to race, gender, identity, age, and religion. Our six team member resource groups include: Shades; Queers & Allies; Women Empowered; InspireAsian; Neurodivergent; and Military, Veterans, Families, and Allies. We offer best-in-class benefits designed to promote ownership, inclusion, and a healthy work‑life balance. Our team enjoys a remote‑first work environment, flexible PTO, a professional development stipend, and meaningful opportunities for career growth and development.