Contract Manager

Grand River Health; Rifle (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits - comprehensive

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO from day one

Retirement plan with match

Extended illness time

Employee perks program

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, Colorado is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the contract lifecycle from intake through renewal, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals.

You will partner with leaders, vendors, and legal counsel to mitigate risk, streamline processes, and drive cost savings while maintaining confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Three years of experience in contract administration, healthcare administration, finance, or related field.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts, deadlines, and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, review, negotiation, approval, execution, renewals, amendments, and expiration.
• Administer and optimize contract management systems while maintaining accurate, organized contract records.
• Review contracts for key terms, compliance requirements, potential risks, and items requiring legal or leadership review.
• Coordinate vendor negotiations, RFP/RFI processes, proposal evaluations, and contract-related communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor contracts for obligations, pricing, renewals, expirations, and compliance while providing leadership with timely updates and reports.
• Develop and maintain contract policies, procedures, workflows, and best practices.
• Partner with outside legal counsel and appropriate departments to address contractual concerns and protect organizational interests.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and achieve cost savings through effective contract and vendor management.
• Provide guidance and training to leaders and employees on contract processes, requirements, and best practices.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and other contract-related compliance activities while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Job description

Contract Manager
FT Grand River Health | Rifle, CO

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

As the Contract Manager, you’ll oversee the organization’s contracts from intake through renewal or expiration, ensuring they are organized, compliant, and aligned with GRHD’s operational and financial goals. You’ll partner with leaders, vendors, legal counsel, and internal teams to manage contracts, mitigate risk, and improve processes.

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, review, negotiation, approval, execution, renewals, amendments, and expiration.
• Administer and optimize contract management systems while maintaining accurate, organized, and accessible contract records.
• Review contracts for key terms, compliance requirements, potential risks, and items requiring legal or leadership review.
• Coordinate vendor negotiations, RFP/RFI processes, proposal evaluations, and contract-related communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor contracts for obligations, pricing, renewals, expirations, and compliance while providing leadership with timely updates and reports.
• Develop and maintain contract policies, procedures, workflows, and best practices.
• Partner with outside legal counsel and appropriate departments to address contractual concerns and protect organizational interests.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and achieve cost savings through effective contract and vendor management.
• Provide guidance and training to leaders and employees on contract processes, requirements, and best practices.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and other contract-related compliance activities while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional with experience managing contracts, business processes, or healthcare operations. You’ll bring strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to support effective contract and vendor management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.
• Three years of experience in contract administration, healthcare administration, finance, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts, deadlines, and priorities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively with leaders, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records, identify risks, and ensure compliance with policies and requirements.

What We Offer:

• Pay Range:$35.58 - $50.82/hour (based on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more.
• Perks:Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health?

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long‑term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.