Contract Specialist

Region 7 Area Agency on Aging; West Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

401K Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Region VII Area Agency on Aging is seeking a Contract Specialist to secure and maintain vendor contracts for services and supplies, negotiating terms to meet program requirements while upholding regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes vendor performance monitoring, ensuring fair costs, and supporting administrative operations in a healthcare setting. Strong communication and budgeting awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s in business, finance, accounting, or public administration preferred.
• Minimum 2 years contract drafting and negotiation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid services and Managed Care contracting preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication; high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Secure and maintain contractual agreements with vendors for services and supplies.
• Negotiate contract terms and ensure compliance with program standards.
• Monitor vendor performance through evaluations and corrective actions.
• Analyze contract budgets and financial implications as applicable.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Contract drafting

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma

Business/Finance/Public admin degree preferred

Job description

Region VII Area Agency on Aging/Sunrise PACE is accepting applications for a highly motivated Contract Specialist. Choose a challenging and rewarding career where you can enjoy a deep sense of personal satisfaction by making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of others. We believe in advocating, planning, developing, and supporting a comprehensive system of quality care and services designed to achieve the optimum level of health, well-being, and independence of people as they age. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) helps older adults (55+) with complex care needs avoid nursing homes and instead receive the care and services necessary to help them be safe, comfortable, and health while living in their own community. Sunrise PACE and this position is located in Fort Gratiot, MI (St. Clair County).

Purpose of the position

The Contracts Specialist is responsible for securing and maintaining contractual agreements with vendors for various services and supplies. They engage vendors in the negotiation of contract terms. The Contracts Specialist is well-versed in the regulatory standards that govern the program’s relationship with vendors. They hold contracted vendors to program and regulatory standards through periodic vendor performance evaluations and corrective action as applicable. They also monitor industry trends related to service and supply costs to ensure the program is incurring fair costs.

Requirements for this position

• High school diploma required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration preferred.
• High level administrative support experience, preferably in healthcare administration, contract administration, or related field required
• Minimum 2 years’ contract drafting and negotiation experience preferred
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid covered services and Managed Care contracting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess contract budget accuracy and perform occasional financial analysis
• Strong work ethic, including ownership of projects assigned to ensure timely completion
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to independently perform administrative assignments with a high degree of accuracy and under minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Premiums 100% Employer Paid)
• Health Savings Account (Company Contributing)
• Competitive 401K Retirement Plan with Generous Company Match
• Short Term/Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Exceptional Work Environment where all team members are valued

OSHA CATEGORY:

This position in the regular course of business would not encounter any tasks or situations involving exposure to bodily fluids.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The duties of this position are consistent with those of a regular office work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Region VII Area Agency on Aging is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.