Contracting Specialist II

Johns Hopkins Health Plans; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Health Plans is seeking a Contract Manager to coordinate the contracting process across the organization. You will draft, negotiate, and administer contracts, serving as a primary contact for internal and external stakeholders in Hanover, MD.

You will conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements. You will mentor junior team members and prepare reports on contract status and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidentiality and diplomacy.
• Experience navigating evolving patient needs and tech advancements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and negotiates contracts with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Ensures compliance of contracts with policies, laws, and industry standards.
• Manages contract changes, renewals, and terminations.
• Conducts risk assessments and develops mitigation strategies.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to meet business needs.
• Monitors contract performance and compliance; takes corrective action as needed.
• Resolves contract disputes and issues.
• Guides and supports junior team members.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition #:682396 Location:Johns Hopkins Health Plans, Hanover, MD 21076 Category:Finance Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

Job Summary

Coordinates the contracting process within the organization. Drafts, negotiates, and administers contracts, serving as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Conducts risk assessments, develops mitigation strategies, and ensures compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Provides guidance to junior team members on the process and prepares reports on contract status and performance.

Essential Functions

• Prepares, reviews, and negotiates contracts with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Ensures compliance of contracts with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Manages contract changes, renewals, and terminations.
• Conducts risk assessments and develops mitigation strategies.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure contract terms meet business needs.
• Monitors contract performance and compliance, taking corrective action as needed.
• Resolves contract disputes and issues without delay.
• Provides guidance and support to junior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, law, or a related field
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience or one year ofrelevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
• Minimum 2 Years of Experience (in contract administration, procurement, or a related field)
• Navigate rapidly changing situations, from evolving patient needs to technological advancements, by remaining flexible, continuously learning, embracing new challenges, and quickly recovering from setbacks.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Work assignments are varied and sometimes require interpretation.
• Strong attention to detail and self-directed to consistently ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Uphold ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, ensuring informed consent, and making decisions that prioritize the well‑being of both patients and staff.
• Work seamlessly within diverse teams, bringing together professionals from various disciplines to provide patient‑centered care and achieve collective goals.
• Ensures their work aligns with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Makes decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation.
• Addresses basic to moderately complex administrative and operational challenges.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge, skills, and practices to perform a variety of assignments in Provider Services.
• Fully functioning capacity/ working knowledge of Provider Services.
• Works on assignments within a process or set of processes of moderate size, scope, diversity, and/or complexity.
• Performs work thoroughly in a cost‑efficient manner and at a high productivity level.
• Intermediate proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office Package (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Salary Range

Minimum 28.90/hour - Maximum 47.71/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.